Bio

Privacy technologist, entrepreneur and speaker. Previously Chief Strategy Officer at Pool Data and CEO at Tapmydata, VC-funded Web3 startups building wallets for data control and portability. I now advise brands, boards and crypto projects on data strategy and execution as a NED, and Industry Commissioner to the UK's Data & Marketing Regulator. After a career in Finance, as MD of a London digital agency I grew fascinated by the relationship between data, digital marketing and regulation, founding Optanon, a pioneering software product in the PrivTech sector, and Cookiepedia, knowledge base for consumer tracking on the Web. After a sustained period of organic growth and profit, these businesses were acquired by OneTrust and I led the deal, migration of legacy clients, team and technology while establishing new operational units across Europe. On a voluntary basis, I Chair the Responsible Marketing Committee of the DMA, and am member of its Privacy Working Group, having previously Chaired the Mobile & Connected Council. I am a supporter of Tech London Advocates in the areas of Creative Tech & Blockchain, and act as Privacy Spokesperson for the group. I enjoy making time for public speaking, advocacy and contribution to the debate around Data Privacy in the context of Blockchain, Ethics and Digital Transformation via the press, international events and media.