About the IAPP

Jim leads Rivian's global data privacy and AI governance programs. He serves on various committees, including those for privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and third-party risk management. Jim has more than 20 years of experience on risk, compliance, and regulatory matters and has advised more than 200 companies across technology, financial, and other industries, with a focus on data privacy and security. He previously led the FTC assessment practice at Fenwick, a leading global law firm, where he assessed privacy and cybersecurity programs for companies under FTC enforcement orders (Google, Credit Karma, VIZIO, VTech) and assisted other companies under FTC orders to develop/improve their programs (Uber, Facebook, InMobi). Jim holds a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US) credential, a Bachelor’s degree in Finance and International Business from Georgetown University, and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.