Joseph A. K.

Joseph A. K.

Chief Privacy Officer | Privacy, AI, and Data Governance Thought Leader

Panasonic North AmericaKnoxville Metropolitan Area

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Experience19+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Developed leading-edge privacy policies, programs, and governance structures, performing privacy impact assessments to steer the design, introduction, and management of products, services, and marketing activities. Negotiate highly complex contracts with global business partners, defining privacy provisions, introducing data governance, monitoring risk mitigation, and instilling privacy controls. Managed Ford’s IT and privacy initiatives around the world—China, India, Thailand, and Europe—leading negotiations of complex JV agreements, acquiring depth of expertise in global privacy and cybersecurity laws. Expert-level knowledge of domestic and international regulations including General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), China Cybersecurity law, California Consumer Privacy Act, People’s Bank of China Data Localization law, and Cookie laws. ★ Trusted Advisor in Data Privacy, Security, & Legal Compliance ★ ★ Formulate Winning Strategies to Drive Compliance & Competitive Edge ★ Top 5 StrengthsFinder Themes Strategic ★ Ideation ★ Intellection ★ Futuristic ★ Adaptability ❝The innovative solutions that Joe delivered have enabled OGC to take quantum leaps toward delivering legal advice and disclosing privacy to our customers in new and more effective ways. Joe’s Top Achiever rating is well deserved.❞ ❝Joe continued to demonstrate a highly developed competence in his work and managed multiple complex assignments. In particular, he is a thought leader in the development of creative solutions for deals in which he is involved.❞

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2023–Present· 3 yrs 1 mo
    • Chief Privacy OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2023–Present
  • Jul 2022–Aug 2023· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Senior Counsel, Privacy and Technology
      Jul 2022–Aug 2023
  • 2022–Jul 2022· 6 mos
    • Senior Corporate Counsel, Product and Privacy
      2022–Jul 2022
  • 2019–2022· 3 yrs
    • Assistant General Counsel and Director, Information Governance Counsel
      2019–2022
  • 2007–2019· 12 yrs
    • Attorney, Data Privacy & Analytics
      2015–2019
    • Attorney / Contract Manager, IT Contracts
      2007–2015

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA

International Relations, Middle East Studies Minor

The University of Toledo

Juris Doctor (JD)

Law

The University of Toledo College of Law

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Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Legal ComplianceLegal AdviceSocial MediaContract LawLegal ResearchIntellectual PropertyInformation TechnologyData PrivacyPrivacy LawCorporate LawManagementTelecommunicationsSourcingLicensingCloud ComputingStrategyDue DiligenceSecurityEquipment FinancingIT Outsourcing