Eike Westermann
Group Data Protection Officer Director Group Data Privacy @FORVIA
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Group Data Protection Officer Director Group Data Privacy @FORVIA
Nanterre, DE
FORVIA is one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers (€27B revenue, employees, 300 industrial sites)- Lead global data privacy program across 37 countries; responsible for group-wide compliance with GDPR and international privacy laws- Manage a global team of direct and functional privacy professionals- Advise executive leadership on privacy strategy, risk, and governance- Oversee privacy-by-design integration in IT and AI initiatives (Palantir Foundry, Microsoft Copilot)- Serve as the primary contact for European supervisory authorities.
EDUCATION
Landgericht Coburg
2. Juristisches Staatsexamen
CVM
Wirtschaftsmediator (CVM)
Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamm
Licensed Attorney (Rechtsanwalt)
The Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg
1. Juristisches Staatsexamen, Jurastudium, allgemein
ABOUT EIKE WESTERMANN
As a licensed lawyer and global Data Protection Officer with over 17 years of experience, I have built and led international data privacy and compliance programs across complex, fast-moving organizations.I currently serve as Group Data Protection Officer for FORVIA SE — one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers with employees and 300 industrial sites — and as external DPO for HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA. My role spans 37 countries and combines strategic leadership with hands-on implementation of privacy, AI, and governance frameworks.What drives me most is the opportunity to connect law, technology, and business strategy — enabling responsible innovation. I work closely with executive teams, IT, cybersecurity, and compliance leaders to create pragmatic solutions that ensure data privacy compliance, strengthen trust, and support digital transformation.I’m passionate about building privacy programs that don’t just meet regulatory standards but add value to the business through efficiency, transparency, and accountability.Specialties:Data Protection Management Systems (GDPR) · AI & Emerging Tech Governance · Privacy by Design · Risk & Compliance Management · Supervisory Authority Liaison · Cross-Border Data Transfers · Privacy Training & Culture · Leadership of Global Teams
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