It's all about our People
What makes a great Data Protection Officer? There are of course many accomplished and qualified privacy professionals, but very few have what is required to be an outstanding DPO within our team. We know this because we’ve reviewed hundreds of privacy professionals’ CVs and we regularly interview the exceptional candidates. However, as you will see below, we recruit only those DPOs that demonstrate the specific knowledge, the precise skill set and explicit experience required to meet the exceptionally high standard you require and we set for the role.
Our Data Protection Experts
Ben
Data Protection Officer/ Pod Leader
Ben is a Certified Information Privacy Manager who has a strong background working in the pharmaceutical, healthcare and legal sectors. An LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice Course graduate, Ben has worked as a Data Protection Officer for multiple…
Carol
DSAR Officer
Carol has over 15 years’ experience working in Information Governance roles across a variety of business sectors, predominantly in local authority and more recently in the charities and housing sectors. Having worked as a Data Protection Officer in several different…
David
Data Protection Officer
David holds a Graduate Diploma in Law, a B.A. from Oxford and is a qualified Data Protection Professional with ISEB qualifications in Data Protection and Freedom of Information. David has more than a decade’s experience in implementing and monitoring…
Dick
Data Protection Officer
Dick is a Certified Information Security and Privacy Manager and
is an experienced Data Protection Professional in the Netherlands.
He has numerous qualifications within data protection including,
CIPP/E, CISM, CIPM and CTPP…
Eno
Data Protection Officer/Pod Leader
Eno is a certified GDPR Practitioner and experienced Data Protection Officer with a Master of Law degree (LLM) from University College London. With a strong background as a Business Consultant for Deloitte and BT, she has developed and diversified her specialism…
Ian
Data Protection Officer
Ian is a highly qualified data protection officer, holding the CIPP/E qualification, as well as the GDPR Practitioner certificate. Ian is also a qualified teacher and ex deputy headmaster, and has been the Data Protection Officer for over 130 schools…
Jack
Data Protection Officer
Jack is a passionate data protection professional who constantly strives to effect positive change within each organisation he represents, driving compliance forward and inspiring a data protection culture. He is an extremely strong communicator, with the ability to…
Jessica
Data Protection Officer
Jessica holds both a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and a Master’s Degree in Legal Practice (with Distinction). She has a strong background in the public sector and education, having worked for a local authority as the DPO for over 70 schools. Being a qualified solicitor…
Kadia
Data Protection Support Officer
Kadia holds a bachelor’s degree in law and finance and has a background in the financial and public sectors. Kadia’s experience in compliance means she is very familiar with the auditing process, including how to create tailored recommendations that identify risk and improve compliance…
Katie
Data Protection Officer
Katie is an experienced data protection professional with a background working in the Education sector. Having acted as the Data Protection Officer for 120 schools prior to joining The DPO Centre, Katie has valuable practical experience balancing multiple clients with differing…
Katrina
Data Protection Officer/Pod Leader
Katrina is a qualified solicitor and has also obtained the highly recognised IAPP privacy qualifications: CIPM and CIPP/E. Katrina specialises in developing privacy programs for organisations to show that they have the required controls in place and to help demonstrate…
Lawrence
Data Protection Officer
Lawrence is an experienced Data Protection Officer with a background working in the fields of data protection, information governance, ISO 9001 quality management, and ISO 27001 information security management. Lawrence has a strong background in academia…
Matt
Data Protection Officer
Matt has an honours degree in law (LLB) and is a certified EU GDPR Data Protection Practitioner. Before becoming a Data Protection Officer, he had a successful career spanning 16 years in local government. Matt also holds a post-graduate diploma in Trading Standards…
Matt
Data Protection Officer
Matt is a certified Data Protection Officer with excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail and expertise as a DPO, consultant, auditor and trainer formultinational organisations. From start-ups to FTSE 100 companies, he has extensive experience…
Michael
Data Protection Officer
Michael is a certified Data Protection Practitioner who brings a depth of experience to the DPO Centre. This includes his multifaceted experience in the trade union sector and his performance as data protection officer for a range of international…
Nelson
Data Protection Support Officer
Nelson is a CIPP/E qualified data protection professional who has recently completed his Master’s degree in Intellectual Property, IT and Competitional law. Nelson is also a qualified lawyer in Malaysia with experience working in both…
Ngozi
Data Protection Officer
Ngozi is a certified information privacy and data protection professional with extensive practical experience both in the UK and internationally. She is also a certified ISO 27001 lead implementer and auditor. As a common law qualified lawyer, with a Master of Laws degree…
Nish
Data Protection Officer
Nish is a certified GDPR practitioner who brings broad experience to the role, ranging from Corporate IT, running his own SMEs, to Public Sector work. His Corporate IT roles include project management, business analysis and training…
Patrick
Data Protection Officer
Patrick is a privacy and IT specialist with a track record of using astute analysis and communication skills to provide clarity around complex compliance issues, deliver excellent technical support and build and maintain relationships. With both a Master’s degree…
Paul G
Data Protection Officer
Paul has a Master’s Degree in Law with Distinction and having worked in data protection compliance for over 5 years, he has a wealth of experience gained from working within a variety of organisations, particularly specialising in the Retail and Ecommerce Sectors…
Paul W
Data Protection Officer/Pod Leader
Paul has a legal background including a Master’s degree (LL.M) in Information Rights Law and Practice. Alongside this he also holds BCS certificates specialising in Data Protection, Information Security and The Freedom of Information Act. He is an experienced Data Protection…
Pippa
Data Protection Officer
Pippa holds both a first class Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) and a Master’s degree with Distinction in law and social justice (LLM). She is a fantastic communicator and has experience working with a wide variety of DPO Centre clients. Pippa has particular expertise in…
Rachel
DSAR Officer
Rachel has over 20 years’ experience working within compliance and business support functions in the legal and professional services sectors. Her roles have covered a wide range of responsibilities and, since the introduction of the GDPR in 2018…
Roz
Data Protection Officer
Roz has a Master’s Degree in Information Management and Preservation and has over five years’ experience working in the data protection industry. She is also CISMP certified and has a background working in both higher education and legal sectors…
Shane
Data Protection Officer
Shane is a certified GDPR Practitioner with experience in developing, implementing, and auditing data protection frameworks and programmes. With a background in Financial Services, Shane brings with him a wealth of sector specific knowledge…
The Rest of the Team
Rob Masson
CEO
As founder and CEO of The DPO Centre, Rob is actively driving innovation, transformation and thought leadership in data protection and privacy. With over 30 years of business experience, Rob has been involved in delivering solutions to some of the world’s largest and most respected companies.
Lenitha
COO
Lenitha became an integral member of the DPO Centre team soon after its inception and has continued to be instrumental in its continued growth and development. As a member of the board and COO, Lenitha provides effective leadership across our Data Protection delivery team and oversees all elements of service delivery, marketing and HR.
Kaye
Head of Client Services
Kaye has a Master’s degree (with distinction) and a BA hons (first class) in History. She is an experienced account and commercial manager and has worked as a legal adviser, specialising in areas of debt and consumer law, general law, tax, and probate law.
Matt
Head of Sales
Matt has over 25 years of business development and sales experience. He therefore brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the role of Head of Sales that he has gained from working with a range of organisations and global corporates.
Alisha
Digital Marketing Executive
Alisha is a dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic individual with five years’ experience in the Digital Marketing industry. She has previously worked with a range of organisations across a variety of sectors, combining industry knowledge to assist in the curation of social media campaigns, product launches and tailored, specialised content.
Arn
'Pod' Project Manager
Francesca
HR Co-ordinator
Francesca is an experienced senior PA with extensive experience in the legal industry, gained from working at ‘Magic Circle’ law firms and the Queen’s Solicitors. She is therefore very familiar with the need to be efficient and effective.
Jasmin
Learning & Development Coordinator
Jasmin is an LLB law graduate with a Master’s degree in international humanitarian law. She is a very highly organised and dedicated individual, with experience in both administration and the legal sector.
Joanne
Recruitment Administrator
Joanne is experienced in providing administrative support and project management for the HR function within a range of organisations. She is an excellent communicator and her confident and bubbly personality make her an ideal fit for our #ONETEAM philosophy.
Keith
Finance Officer
Keith is an FCCA qualified accountant with extensive experience in both UK and international GAAP accounting and corporate treasury. He has expertise in a broad range of financial software suites and ERP systems which he puts to great use as our Finance Officer.
Luz
Sales Administration Assistant
Luz has a Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management and is trilingual, speaking English, French and Spanish fluently. She has over 10 years’ experience in customer service, client relations management and finance roles within the hospitality industry.
Michael
'Pod' Project Manager
Michael joins the DPO Centre with 8 years’ experience in sales and business to business account management. Having previously worked in the renewable energy and advertising sectors, he has developed a great understanding of how to build lasting relationships with businesses across varying industries and sizes.
Milagros (Mili)
Executive Assistant
Rachael
Project Administator
Rachael is an experienced Project Administrator with a background in both the public and private sectors. She is a fantastic team player who is always striving to learn and improve her skills; in this regard she is currently undertaking the PRINCE2 Project Management qualification.
Sandra
HR Manager
Formerly a journalist, Sandra has over 15 years of experience in HR, working within large firms to deliver extensive Business Transformation. Sandra has a Diploma in Communication Studies and is CIPD qualified. She is also a trained Mental Health First Aider and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing provision in the workplace.
Stacey
Events Co-ordinator
Stacey has more than 20 years’ experience in the events co-ordination; and customer service relations industries. She has a proven track record of successfully running multiple projects and networking events within a variety of sectors. Stacey possesses exceptional organisational skills and has a high level of attention to detail, resulting in seamless event coordination both online and in person.
Louise
PR Specialist
Louise is a PR specialist with over 20 years’ experience as a consultant and board member of one of the UK’s leading independent PR consultancies, London-based Lansons. Having worked with organisations such as The Economist, The Pension Protection Fund (PPF), Wealthify and Post Office Money, Louise is an expert in her field.
Board of Directors
Rob Masson
CEO
As founder and CEO of The DPO Centre, Rob is actively driving innovation, transformation and thought leadership in data protection and privacy. With over 30 years of business experience, Rob has been involved in delivering solutions to some of the world’s largest and most respected companies.
Lenitha
COO & Board Member
Lenitha became an integral member of the DPO Centre team soon after its inception and has continued to be instrumental in its continued growth and development. As a member of the board and COO, Lenitha provides effective leadership across our Data Protection delivery team and oversees all elements of service delivery, marketing and HR.
Andrew
Non-Executive Director
Andrew has a wealth of experience commercialising and marketing technical products and services, both in the UK and overseas. A Chartered Engineer with an MBA from London Business School, he has held senior positions in a wide range of B2B and B2C businesses.
Dave
Non-Executive Director
Dave is a driven, strategic and customer-focused senior executive with over 20 years’ proven delivery track record within fast-paced retail environments specialising in leadership, operations, business development and customer service.
Ian
Non-Executive Director
Ian is a corporate lawyer with over 30 years’ experience in private practice during which time he has worked with local, national and international companies on a wide range of corporate and commercial projects.
Kym
Non-Executive Director
Kym has an impressive track record of outstanding performance at senior levels in Risk, Transformational Change, Customer Service and Operations Management over a 30+ year period within the Financial Services Industry.
Mark
Non-Executive Director
Mark has worked as a Finance Director within professional accountancy and later in the Motor Industry, Clothing Manufacturing, Professional Sports, Food Manufacturing and Agriculture.
Peter
Non-Executive Director
Peter has an impressive 33 years banking experience and is used to dealing with clients of all types from start-ups to multinational businesses. Peter has a post graduate diploma in coaching and specialises in helping to grow SMEs, particularly with Service, Business Development, Finance and using new technology to effect change in a more efficient way.
