Privacy careers in APAC: Navigating complexity, culture and opportunity


Contributors:
Anita Siassios
CIPM
Privacy Officer
Suncorp Bank (ANZ Group)
Adenike Ajuwon
CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Privacy Specialist, Global Privacy Office
Rakuten Group Inc.
Katherine Boyles
CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Senior Associate - Intellectual Property and Technology
Gadens
Hyekyung Kang
Advisor
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Aadya Misra
Partner
Spice Route Legal
Bianca Villarama
AIGP, CIPM, CIPT
Director, Regulatory and Privacy
Tala
IAPP Women's Leadership Network Web Conference
Broadcast Date: 20 August 2026
Time: 09:30-10:30 IST, 12:00-13:00 PHST, 13:00-14:00 JST, 14:00-15:00 AEST
The IAPP Women's Leadership Network invites you to join privacy leaders from Australia, India, South Korea, Japan and the Philippines as they share their career journeys, leadership experiences, and insights into the opportunities and challenges shaping the privacy profession across the Asia-Pacific region.
This engaging panel discussion will explore how cultural, regulatory and organisational differences influence privacy careers across APAC. Attendees will gain practical advice on building skills, expanding professional networks, navigating career transitions, and identifying opportunities for growth in one of the world's most dynamic regions.
Key takeaways:
- Navigate the complexity of privacy careers across APAC.
- Understand the role of culture in shaping privacy leadership.
- Discover opportunities to grow and advance their careers.
Eligible CPEs: AIGP, CIPP/A, CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPP/US, CIPM and CIPT.
1.0 CPE credits
Contributors:
Anita Siassios
CIPM
Privacy Officer
Suncorp Bank (ANZ Group)
Adenike Ajuwon
CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Privacy Specialist, Global Privacy Office
Rakuten Group Inc.
Katherine Boyles
CIPP/E, CIPM, FIP
Senior Associate - Intellectual Property and Technology
Gadens
Hyekyung Kang
Advisor
Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
Aadya Misra
Partner
Spice Route Legal
Bianca Villarama
AIGP, CIPM, CIPT
Director, Regulatory and Privacy
Tala
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