Danica G.

About Danica G.

Forward-thinking executive with over 20 years of experience in global compliance and information governance, driving the establishment of innovative compliance programs for multibillion-dollar organizations. Renowned for expertise in global privacy compliance, records and information management, and strict confidentiality initiatives within highly regulated industries. Recognized for leadership in records management and management of large-scale eDiscovery efforts for complex investigations. Known for industry-leading proficiency in records and information management, data confidentiality, and litigation support.Key Highlights Include: COST SAVINGS & BOTTOM-LINE IMPACT: Managed the seamless migration of millions of messages with an extremely low corruption rate, resulting in a high-percentage reduction in expenses and driving widespread adoption of innovative solutions. Achieved high-percentage reduction in off-site record center expenses over several years, coupled with a double-digit reduction in off-site inventories, and ensured complete department ownership by identifying retention or legal hold requirements while consolidating inventories with preferred vendors. During tenure at Nuveen, implemented rigorous vendor expense monitoring and achieved a remarkable 35% cost reduction within 2 years, surpassing $1.5M+ in savings through strategic negotiation and meticulous cost analysis. LEADERSHIP INFLUENCE & GOVERNANCE EXPERTISE As the inaugural Director of Information Governance, established and evolved compliance programs over a decade, elevating the organization to a reputable global subject matter expert in information governance, privacy compliance, records management, confidentiality initiatives, and risk management. As Executive Director, oversaw team of 9 direct reports and 30+ team members while managing a multimillion-dollar budget. Managed eDiscovery efforts for 2 significant investigations, conducting custodian interviews to identify pertinent documents and developing comprehensive procedures and awareness materials for stakeholders and external counsel.

Experience

1. Exec Director, Information Governance & Privacy

   CME Group

   Feb 2013 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Recruited as the inaugural Director of Information Governance to establish comprehensive compliance programs. Over the course of my tenure, advanced to the position of Executive Director, playing a pivotal role in elevating the organization’s reputation as a global subject matter expert in information governance. With a focus on global privacy compliance, records and information management, and confidentiality initiatives, successfully navigated the challenges of a highly regulated industry. In addition, expertise extends to areas such as data management, incident management, eDiscovery, litigation support, and risk management. Achieved a reduction in expenses by migrating millions of messages with an extremely low corruption rate, leading to the adoption and implementation of innovative solutions. Ensured compliance with global privacy requirements, including General Data Protection Regulation, California Consumer Privacy Act, and China Personal Information Protection Law, through the implementation of controls. Achieved significant cost reductions, including a massive reduction in off-site record center expenses over several years and a high-percentage reduction in off-site inventories, while consolidating inventories and ensuring department ownership. Led quarterly reporting and provided senior management representation and oversight for compliance programs, contributing to effective risk management and organizational success. Advocated for the establishment of a third-party risk management program, expanding information governance risk management discipline to assess risks for new vendors, services, and access requests. Received external recognition for exceeding or meeting industry standards in records and information management, eDiscovery and litigation, and privacy programs through a comprehensive assessment with an external consulting firm and demonstrated commitment to GDPR compliance and ongoing audits.

Education

• Mount Mercy University

  Bachelor of Science, Business Administration