As a strategic Chief Data Protection Officer and AI Governance Professional with over 30 years of cross-sector experience—including a decade in legal roles—I specialize in advising B2B and B2C organizations on data protection compliance and ethical AI practices. I lead the development and implementation of comprehensive data privacy strategies, standards, and governance frameworks that align with evolving global regulatory requirements. My expertise spans data protection, artificial intelligence governance, business law, criminal law, and employment law across the UK, EU, and USA. I possess deep knowledge of key legislation including the GDPR, UK Data Protection Act 2018, PECR, U.S. State data privacy laws, and the PDPA. With a proven track record as a Chief Data, Protection, and Compliance Officer in international blue-chip companies, I drive change management initiatives to ensure regulatory readiness, including GDPR and the EU Cybersecurity Directive. In addition to my executive leadership experience, I am a published author on data protection and AI governance, contributing thought leadership on the intersection of emerging technologies and privacy law.