IAPP adds leadership to Australia and New Zealand, appointing Adam Ford as new Managing Director for the region
SYDNEY, Australia – 1.31.23 – The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, announces today the appointment of Adam Ford as the IAPP’s Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand.
“As the scope of the privacy field has grown, so has the membership of the IAPP. With members residing in over 150 countries, we are proud to see our team expand to support and promote the growth of the privacy profession across the globe,” said J. Trevor Hughes, President and CEO at IAPP. “Adam Ford is a respected leader in the management field, having developed strong networks across the US, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. His member-centric approach and expertise will be invaluable as we develop and deepen the IAPP’s presence in Australia and New Zealand.”
As Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, Adam will lead strategic development and operations in the region. He will work closely with IAPP’s leadership to support the growing needs of IAPP’s members in Australia and New Zealand.
“I’m looking forward to working with the privacy professional community in both Australia and New Zealand and excited to elevate and stimulate the privacy conversation for all stake holders,” said Adam Ford.
Adam brings more than 20 years of global experience to the IAPP. His background includes experience in the public finance, private equity, and non-profit sectors with a diverse global career across banking, asset management, trading, operations, sales and account management, philanthropy, leadership and governance.
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About IAPP
The International Association of Privacy Professionals is the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource. Founded in 2000, the IAPP is a not-for-profit organization that helps define, promote and improve the privacy profession globally. More information about the IAPP is available at iapp.org.