A seasoned Information Security and Data Privacy Professional with over 18+ years of experience in Leadership role for Data Privacy and Protection, Data Privacy Operations, Governance, Risk and Compliance, Privacy Impact and Risk Assessment, Network Security, Stakeholder management and Team Handling.• • Develop and implement data protection strategies, policies, and procedures to safeguard sensitive information and mitigate security risks.• Lead and manage a team of data protection professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure the effective execution of data protection initiatives.• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of security controls, encryption techniques, and access management solutions to protect data confidentiality and integrity.• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess data protection requirements and integrate security measures into business processes and systems.• Monitor and analyze security incidents, data breaches, and privacy violations, leading incident response efforts and implementing corrective actions as necessary.• Serve as a subject matter expert on data protection and privacy matters, providing guidance and recommendations to executive leadership and stakeholders.• Identify and evaluate technology solutions to support data protection objectives and enhance the organization's capabilities in managing privacy risks. Collaborate with IT teams to implement and integrate privacy-enhancing technologies, such as data loss prevention (DLP) systems, Data discovery and Classification solutions, and privacy-enhancing encryption tools.