Privacy Lead & Privacy Design - EMEA and APAC

This is an exciting senior role that will lead Aon’s global approach to embedding privacy by design in products, services, and internal data uses, while ensuring compliance with other data related requirements. It oversees the EMEA and APAC Privacy & Data trust teams and reports directly to the Chief Privacy & Data Trust Officer. The position also collaborates with the Chief Data & Analytics Office and the Data Governance Lead to align privacy, data protection, data governance and ethical considerations—including AI—with enterprise‑wide data and analytics strategies.

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

• Establish and embed a global privacy by design framework
• Advise on privacy, data governance, AI, data transfer, retention and related issues to support products, services, and internal strategies
• Review impact assessments and controls
• Advise on anonymization, pseudonymization and de-identification strategies
• Develop and enhance policies and procedures to ensure Aon meets its responsibilities as both a data controller and data processor
• Oversee privacy compliance for marketing initiatives (websites, digital channels, apps) and ensure privacy notices are accurate and up to date
• Monitor evolving privacy and data laws and update internal policies and practices
• Strengthen data retention and minimization practices
• Advise on privacy aspects of M&A and strategic transactions and support contract critical issues for privacy, data and AI
• Advise on assurance and testing activities, and develop/track key privacy and data risk indicators
• Collaborate with colleagues on incident response and third party risk management

• Provide leadership and oversight of privacy program strategy for EMEA and APAC, working with
• Regional Heads of Privacy to ensure consistent implementation and alignment across program activities
• Mentor and develop team members
• Support Global Privacy & Data Trust Program initiatives and strategic priorities

• Partner with Legal & Compliance, Data Governance, Engineering, Analytics, IT, Cybersecurity, marketing and business teams to meet strategic objectives while complying with legal and client requirements
• Advise on and develop collaborative processes to assess and mitigate risks and embed privacy, data, cyber, AI and anonymization requirements into products, services, initiatives
• Support first line teams to create and maintain data mapping, risk registers and other ongoing documentation
• Support legal and compliance colleagues with escalated privacy, data, AI related contracting questions, up to date templates and strategies
• Work with implementation teams to design and deploy privacy controls and safeguards, including privacy enhancing technologies
• Address privacy risks, data subject rights, data retention and minimization with relevant teams
• Collaborate with regional teams to unify regional requirements into clear global requirements
• Enhance data and client trust by improving and automating FAQs for questions related to our products, services and practices
• Educate and train teams on privacy by design principles, responsible data and AI use and emerging regulatory requirements
• Train and engage first line teams on best practices for privacy and data protection, ensuring adherence to global standards

Lead Aon’s global privacy‑by‑design strategy all regions, combining senior leadership, responsible innovation and cross‑functional influence. It not only shapes how privacy, data protection, AI, and governance are embedded into products and services, but also manages regional teams in EMEA and APAC, aligns global programs, and collaborates closely with legal, engineering, analytics, cybersecurity, and business partners. The role stands out for its strategic impact,…