IAPP Appoints Former Director of Research & Insights, Mark Thompson, As Chief Strategy Officer

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – August 18, 2022 – The International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), the largest and most comprehensive global information privacy community and resource, today announces the promotion of Mark Thompson as Chief Strategy Officer.

In this new position, Thompson is responsible for developing the strategy and providing executive oversight of operations for the IAPP globally. Additionally, Thompson will be at the helm of establishing an inspiring and clear vision for the future of international markets that will provide a basis for focus, direction and growth.   

“As the global privacy landscape continues to grow and evolve at a rapid pace, supporting the IAPP to deliver on its mission to define, promote and improve the privacy profession is a huge honor,” said Mark Thompson, Chief Strategy Officer at IAPP. “I’m looking forward to working hand-in-hand with privacy professionals around the world to better serve their needs and provide strategic counsel on global initiatives.”

Thompson previously served as Director of IAPP’s Research & Insights team. He brings nearly two decades of experience working with major multinational companies to design, build and enhance privacy programs. Prior to joining IAPP, Thompson spent nearly eight years at KPMG, where he held positions as Cyber Risk and Regulation Service Line Lead in the UK, and Global Privacy Advisory Lead for KPMG’s global privacy practice, which specializes in providing privacy-related support and advisory services to KPMG’s clients across the globe.

“Privacy is exploding around the world, and the IAPP is facing more demands,” said IAPP President and CEO, J. Trevor Hughes. “We’re confident Mark will help IAPP reach those demands and take us to new levels as the Chief Strategy Officer.”

To learn more about the IAPP, visit iapp.org

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