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Becoming a privacy leader: C-Level roles for data protection specialists

Thursday, 8 May 2025

3:00 – 4:00 pm (BST)

Advance your data protection and privacy career

The privacy landscape is undergoing transformative changes as organisations grapple with emerging technologies like AI, Cloud, IoT and Industry 4.0. With the complexity of global privacy laws and heightened stakeholder expectations, data protection specialists are in high demand to lead at the C-level and take their seat at the table in senior management and incident response teams.

Transitioning into a chief privacy officer (CPO) or equivalent role requires a deep understanding of privacy as a strategic enabler, the ability to integrate compliance programs, and the leadership skills to mentor the next generation of professionals.

This webinar provides senior privacy professionals with expert insights and actionable strategies to advance their careers into C-level roles.

Agenda

During this webinar, we’ll discuss:

  • Major developments in privacy, including AI, Cloud, IoT and Industry 4.0.
  • Integrating modern privacy and compliance programmes.
  • Taking your seat on the incident response team: the skills required.
  • Mentoring the next generation of privacy professionals.
  • Privacy as a strategic differentiator for professional value.
  • Expert advice on advancing into C-level privacy roles.

What you’ll gain by attending:

  • Actionable leadership insights: Learn how to navigate the transition into executive privacy roles.
  • Expert guidance: Gain valuable advice from industry leaders with significant C-level experience.
  • Practical tools: Understand how to position privacy as a business enabler.
  • CPD/CPE certification: Earn a certificate of attendance to claim 1 CPD/CPE point for your professional development.

Q&A with our experts

Ask questions live and get insights into advancing your career into executive-level privacy roles.

Meet our speakers

Delivered by:

Andrew Snow

Andrew Snow
Data Protection and Cyber Security Specialist & Trainer, IT Governance

Andrew is a highly experienced consultant renowned for his expertise in the GDPR, data privacy and cyber security. With a career spanning the public and regulated sectors, he has demonstrated exceptional skills in GDPR implementation, data privacy programme management, risk assessment (including DPIAs (data protection impact assessments)) and cyber security management. Andrew is also an accomplished ISO 27001 and ISO 22301 auditor.

His most notable achievements include creating the GDPR Implementation and Management Tool and delivering GDPR gap analysis, audit and privacy audit services for various organisations. He has implemented GDPR programmes for financial institutions, charities and the NHS, and has led DPIAs for a global construction company.

Andrew’s career began in public-sector data privacy under the Data Protection Act 1998. He later transitioned to cyber security, earning CompTIA® Network+ certification. In 2016, he developed a widely used GDPR project management tool. Since 2018, Andrew has been a sought-after expert in data privacy and cyber security, regularly helping clients with programme redesigns and audits.


Hosted by:

Andrew Johnston

Andrew Johnston
Divisional Director - Training, IT Governance

Andrew leads the design and development of exceptional training programmes focused on privacy and cyber security.

His career as a sales and operations leader in training and education organisations has included delivering high-quality training to more than 15,000 people annually. He won Interserve Group’s Team of the Year award in the process.

Andrew has demonstrated excellence in performance turnaround, mobilising large and complex projects, building new solutions, and leading teams to exceed service and stakeholder expectations.

He is passionate about enabling or equipping organisations and people with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in an ever-evolving digital landscape, helping them enhance their growth, development and success.

Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your privacy career

Register now to secure your spot for this insightful webinar and take a decisive step toward a leadership role in privacy and data protection.

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