David Evans, CIPP/US & CIPP/EU is currently serving as a Global Data Protection Officer for an international financial services firm. He leads all privacy and data protection matters internationally and domestically. Previously, Dave served as Legal Counsel and as Data Protection Officer for a number of technology companies and hospitality firms. His career has encompassed US, EMEA, and APAC legal affairs, compliance, and data protection for subsidiaries of these companies in the UK, EEA, Mexico, China, Singapore, Japan, Canada, and Australia. Dave holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from the University of Tenneessee, a Master’s degree in Fine Arts from National University, and a Juris Doctor (law) degree from Stetson College of Law. He also holds certifications from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (US/EU) and is licensed to practice law in the United States and United Kingdom. Dave served with distinction as an officer in the United States Air Force.