Speakers at #RISK Dubai

ICO

Since January 2022, John Edwards has served as the sixth UK Information Commissioner.

President, Centre for Information Policy Leadership, Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP

Bojana Bellamy is the President of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP’s Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL), a preeminent global information policy think tank located in Washington, DC, London and Brussels.

VP - Privacy and Data Protection @ e&. Former Global Head of Privacy @ X / Twitter. PhD from the University of São Paulo (USP). Fellow at the Oxford Internet Institute (OII)

Managing Partner, White Label Consultancy

Nicholai has 20+ years of experience in the technology and telecommunications industries. Before founding WLC, he served 5 years as Global Privacy Officer of Telenor Group, leading one of the largest GDPR projects in Scandinavia. Extensive experience from advising global organisations on Data Protection requirements. Nicholai has spearheaded complex and cross-functional data protection, compliance and governance projects. He holds a Master of Law degree from the University of Copenhagen.

Senior Lecturer in Law, Middlesex University Dubai

Samantha is the Head of the Juris Centre of Excellence in Legal Education and Training, the Programme Coordinator for Undergraduate Law and Politics Programmes, and a Senior Lecturer in Law at Middlesex University Dubai. Samantha is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment that prepares students for impactful careers. A dedicated advocate for equity and mentorship, Samantha has spent her career supporting and inspiring emerging professionals, particularly women, as they navigate and excel in traditionally male-dominated sectors like law, technology, and compliance.

Security Partner, White Label Consultancy

Before joining WLC as a Partner and Head of Cyber Security, André served 7 years as the Global Chief Security Officer of Telenor Group. He has 20+ years of experience in security leadership, cyber security, and digital forensics. His previous work experience covers working as CIO in Telenor Global Shared Services, as a Senior Principal Consultant for Security Architecture with Oracle, and as a Special Investigator the for Norwegian National Criminal Investigation Service. André is also a part-time Professor at the Norwegian Technical University (NTNU) Department of Information Security and Communication Technology.

Commissioner of Data Protection & Chief Legal Officer, DIFC

Dr Vincent Olatunji, The National Commissioner, Nigeria Data Protection Commision

Advisor, Dubai Economy and Tourism

Data Protection Commissioner, Qatar Financial Centre

Daniel Patterson is a certified data protection officer (CDPO) and an accomplished privacy professional with expertise in enterprise risk management, specialising in compliance, operational risk, and data privacy for local and international organisations in Qatar, Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands.

Senior Manager, PwC

Since joining PwC in 2010, Aben has played a pivotal role in shaping and implementing strategic initiatives that enhance data governance and security protocols. His extensive experience in data governance and protection makes him a trusted advisor to clients navigating the complexities of the digital landscape.

Data Protection Commissioner, ADGM

Sami Mohammed is the Data Protection Commissioner of the Abu Dhabi Global Market, appointed by the ADGM’s Board of Directors in 2021.

UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence

CBE, former UK Information Commissioner, Consultant at Baker & McKenzie LLP.

Managing Director, Proxis

Commissioner of Data Protection & Chief Legal Officer, DIFC

EMEA Privacy Officer, CISCO

Head of Privacy Policy - Africa, Middle East and Turkey, Meta

Executive Director, AI Asia Pacific Institute

Managing Director - Accenture Security Middle East | Data privacy and protection Lead

Commissioner of Data Protection, Qatar Financial Center

Data Privacy and Protection Legal Leader, PwC Legal Middle East

Senior Vice President - Regional DPO, Citi

Founder, MENA Cloud Alliance