Dynamic and results-oriented data protection expert with more than ten years of hands-on experience in data privacy and protection across various sectors. Proven track record of leadership and effective implementation in privacy governance, risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity within global organizations and consulting environments. Possesses a comprehensive understanding of international data protection regulations. Dedicated to empowering organizations to foster trust and gain a competitive edge through strategic data utilization while advocating for responsible and ethical data practices.
Distinguished as a Fellow in Information Privacy and recipient of an MBA from the Gordon Institute of Business Science in 2020. The highest-achieving student in the Mastering Strategic Foresight elective. Holds multiple certifications in data protection and cybersecurity. Previously assumed leadership roles as the Chair of the IAPP Johannesburg KnowledgeNet Chapter and as a member of the IAPP’s Privacy Engineering Section Advisory Board.