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Bryan Olekanma

@bryanolekanma

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Senior Privacy and Compliance Leader with extensive legal expertise.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role that values compliance and innovation, fostering a culture of privacy while driving strategic initiatives.

I am a Senior Privacy and Compliance Leader with over 15 years of experience in privacy governance, regulatory compliance, and data protection law. My journey has equipped me with a deep understanding of GDPR, DPA 2018, CCPA, and HIPAA, allowing me to deliver strategic privacy solutions that help organizations navigate complex regulatory landscapes.

Throughout my career, I have successfully implemented Privacy by Design and Default (PbDD) principles, conducted Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and managed cross-border data transfers. I pride myself on building strong privacy cultures within organizations, leading incident response efforts, and developing comprehensive privacy training programs. My collaborative approach ensures that privacy considerations are embedded in AI systems and digital transformations, ultimately fostering a culture of compliance and trust.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Privacy Advisor

Current

Bilklin Global Consult Ltd

Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)

Led privacy operations and advisory functions, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR, PECR, and internal privacy frameworks. Conducted DPIAs and TIAs for new technologies, marketing campaigns, and vendor onboarding processes for clients.

GDPR PECR DPIAs RoPA

Customer/Privacy Advisor

Foundever

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025 (7 months)

Handled privacy operations and advisory functions, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and internal privacy frameworks. Conducted DPIAs and TIAs for new technologies, marketing campaigns, and vendor onboarding processes.

GDPR DPIAs RoPA Privacy By Design CRM Systems

Financial Assist (Compliance)

Capquest Debt Recovery Ltd

May 2024 - Aug 2024 (3 months)

Oversaw privacy risk and compliance framework across customer data ecosystems. Led DSAR response, data breach investigations, and ICO notifications where applicable.

DSAR Privacy Breach Investigations RoPA Data Retention EU AI Act DPIAs

Head, Corporate Contracting & Privacy Compliance

CUA Legal

Oct 2013 - Jan 2024 (10 years 3 months)

Advised multinational clients on cross-border privacy law and contract compliance, supporting business expansion into UK, EU, and US markets. Drafted and negotiated complex contracts including DPAs, SLAs, MSAs, commercial NDAs, and licensing agreements.

GDPR DPIAs RoPA Contract Negotiation Policy Development

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Lagos

LLM, Law

Completed a Master of Laws degree, focusing on advanced legal studies. Gained in-depth knowledge in various legal fields.

Nnamdi Azikiwe University

LLB, Law

Obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree, covering foundational legal principles and practices. Developed strong analytical and research skills essential for legal profession.

Nigerian Law School

BL, Law

Activities and societies: Called to the Nigerian Bar

Attended Nigerian Law School and was called to the Nigerian Bar. Qualified as a Solicitor and Advocate of the Supreme Court, enabling legal practice in Nigeria.