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During this tenure, I sustained accountability for integrating Williams Lea and Tag companies, reflecting past responsibilities. Streamlined incorporation of new alliances into operational protocols. Functioned as Data Protection Officer, interacting with governing bodies, co-ordinating training, consciousness campaigns, appraisals, and reengineering technical and organisational controls.• Assured divisibility disinvestments under segregated systems by modifying or duplicating applications to suit specific entity requirements and confirming updated client and staff agreements emphasizing new service provider locations to create accurate Data Transfer Contracts.• Decomposed internal divestments' Data Privacy Management System for streamlining data handling processes, enhancing data security, and ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

I directed two immediate reports and supervised seven project-oriented reports in the role of Global Data Protection Chairperson at WLT. Headed reviews for Data Protection, privacy impact assessments, data subject access requests, audit and incident situations, and managed data privacy risks effectively. Orchestrated education programmes across the organisation and offered counsel regarding Information Security and Data Protection to international businesses under diverse circumstances.• Pioneered establishment of the WLT Data Privacy Champion Forum Netwoa rk, a channel for disseminating knowledge and heightening Data Privacy requirements awareness globally for supporting businesses to self-sustain and minimise expenditures associated with the Data Privacy department within WLT.• Guided successful execution of Global GDPR compliance project as Programme Director and co-ordinated peak-times operations with a seven-member project team with financial control exceeding £1.3 Million budget.• Conceived and deployed WLT One Trust platform for efficient Data Inventory, Data Protection Impact Assessments, Risk Management, and Website plus Cookie Management.

Norwich, United Kingdom

I oversaw Global Data Protection at WLT, managing responsibilities such as Data Protection Reviews, Privacy Impact Assessments, and Data Subject Access Requests. I initiated and organised an organisation-wide Training and Awareness programme. I harmonised WLT Data Privacy with DPDHL Data Privacy. Additionally, I provided expert advisory services on Information Security and Data Protection for RFPs, contractual reviews, client and supplier relations, as well as global internal due diligence processes.• Piloted Global GDPR compliance project for securing Board approval for a three-phased execution strategy aimed at instating GDPR compliance worldwide within n £1 Million budget framework.• Successfully orchestrated global Information Risk strategy for corporations to ensure robust data protection, cybersecurity measures, and compliance with international regulations.

I provided advanced IT and Information Security risk consultation across diverse business sectors, covering the entire lifecycle of client engagement, from RFP and Due Diligence to audit and the closure of client services. I played a pivotal role as a Risk Business Partner to IT departments, aiding in the understanding and development of risk profiles. Additionally, I oversaw Data Subject Access requests and incident handling, including the notification and registration with local regulatory authorities for Data Protection.• Conducted high-level business and operational GAP analysis to define and review GDPR requirements within WLT.Key Risk Business Partner to IT functions, to help the functions develop and understand their risk profile.Managing Data Subject Access request, Incident management and notification/registration for the local regulatory authority for Data Protection

Norwich, United Kingdom

I successfully aligned three global businesses (Williams Lea, Williams Lea Public Sector, and TAG Worldwide) to integrate Information Security and Business Continuity governance into a unified ISMS and BCMS based in India, resulting in streamlined strategic management. I provided Information Security and Business Continuity consultation to all business departments, ensuring the establishment of sustainable security protocols from the initiation of RFPs through due diligence to the finalisation of services.• Engineered Information Security-Controlled Risk Assessment protocols to synchronise with global standards for ISO27001:2013.

Norwich, United Kingdom

I oversaw and managed ISO27001 and Standard 55 accreditation at Williams Lea and TSO. I orchestrated the Information Security Management system and guided EMEA. I developed and executed effective Risk Assessment strategies and conducted Information Assurance assessments for both in-house and outbound processes, ensuring compliance with private and public sector requirements, including comprehensive audits of global suppliers and vendors.• Supported business operations in scrutinising incidents and control elements to lessen risks from procedural, IT, and tangible control standpoints.

Originally a SQL Server Database Administrator within TSO then the became Systems support manager in 2003. Implementation of IT controls for BS7799 and ISO27001.Implementation and Manage of a number of different software and hardware technologies fromHP SAN's, Virtualisation Software, Backup Software (Veritas and HP), F5, Windows 2000,2003,2007, Microsoft SQL Server 6.5+Management and support of over 80 websites from Public to Private SectorManagement of over 200 servers