CEO MONTHLY Ι GLOBAL CEO EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2024 32 Founded in 2018, Privacy Culture was driven by the mission to become one of the world’s first privacy software companies to help large companies embed and measure a culture of privacy. The company sets itself apart in the market by focusing its solution on the people within the organisation it serves. Recognising that one size does not fit all when it comes to privacy solutions, Privacy Culture developed the Horizon platform. This platform is engineered to simplify the complexities of privacy management, delivering an encompassing solution that combines all aspects of data protection and compliance. Privacy Culture offers its clientele the ability to measure people and processes, benchmarking these against external metrics. Following this, the company provides bespoke, tailored, and relevant localjurisdictional training modules. The platform also offers clients the benefit of Privacy Culture’s remarkable onboarding and In this digital age, the majority of companies have integrated advanced technology into their processes. This includes digitising data, which has led to regulatory GPDR enforcement. Consumers are more likely to engage with businesses demonstrating a commitment to protecting their personal information. Enter Privacy Culture, a privacy software company steered by Founder and CEO Steve Wright. Following Steve’s recent title in the Global CEO Excellence Awards 2024, we take a closer look at his rise to success. Client Success and Learning Teams. These teams will support the client in processing the cultural and operational changes required of their business, helping them to demonstrate compliance between the platform’s interactive dashboard. Altogether, Privacy Culture enables its clientele to establish a ‘Defensible Position’ within the world of modern data protection. Privacy Culture is spearheaded by Founder and CEO Steve Wright, a visionary in the field of data protection solutions. Steve strives to enhance data privacy through delivering innovative cybersecurity solutions in alignment with his dedication to fostering trust and transparency. As CEO of Privacy Culture, Steve’s role involves crafting robust privacy and information security frameworks, ensuring total compliance with data protection laws. At his core, Steve is steadfast in his commitment to safeguarding customer data and advancing the fields of data privacy, a mission that has directly resulted in the strengthening of brand experiences across multiple channels. Steve began his career in 1992, as a trainee Private Medical Insurance Underwriter, assessing and modelling various scenarios to identify the risks and losses faced by the business. He eventually grew into a data assurance and data security role, implementing BS 7799 and learning about ITIL Service Delivery, Ticket, and ISO13335. Here, Steve worked with best practices in government-backed risk methodologies such as CRAMM, COBRA, OGC M_O_R, and ISF Risk Assessment methodology IRAM. He developed a deep understanding of the industry; experience he would effectively leverage in later years. Prior to his position with Privacy Culture, Steve held a role as Interim DPO at the Bank of England, where he provided GDPR assurance and privacy leadership services. This interim position followed his role as Group DPO and Information Security Officer for John Lewis Partnership, in which he was responsible for the Information Security and Data Privacy policies that enable the business to protect the personal data of their customers and partners. His detailed career within the industry of data protection has well-equipped Steve to steer Privacy Culture to certain success. The company has gone from strength to strength under Steve’s capable guidance, drawn from his experience in delivering high quality data protection solutions. A colleague who reported directly to Steve in his position with John Lewis Partnership describes Steve as, “A subject matter expert with a deep knowledge and experience of Data Privacy and Information Security, but most importantly he has the ability to translate the complexities into a language any board member can understand.” “Steve is an excellent security and business continuity management consultant,” says an Independent Consultant who has managed Steve directly. “He possesses an in depth knowledge of security management standards, coupled with a practical understanding of how they should be applied within a wide range of organisations. This is coupled with an understanding of technical IA issues, which provides him with the ability to take an overall view of the security within an organisation. His knowledge of business continuity management provides him with a balanced view of all aspects of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.” Such glowing endorsements are a testament to the remarkable work undertaken by Steve in his endeavours to optimise the world of data protection. His understanding of the industry, combined with his extensive experience has enabled Steve to effectively lead Privacy Culture from strength to strength, revolutionising the world of data privacy and security. Contact Details Contact: Steve Wright Company: Privacy Culture Limited Web Address: https://privacyculture.com Most Innovative Data Privacy & Security Solutions CEO 2024 (UK): Steve Wright
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