Hershel S. Eisenberger

About Hershel S. Eisenberger

I am a senior attorney and executive who helps global organizations innovate responsibly, unlock data-driven growth, and protect customer trust in complex regulatory environments.As Senior Director, Legal Counsel - Head of Global Privacy & Data Protection at The Coca-Cola Company, I lead a global legal and governance team and serve as the company’s most senior lawyer on privacy, cybersecurity, AI, data governance, and emerging technology law. I combine strategic legal counsel, program leadership, and cross-functional business enablement to ensure compliance while advancing digital transformation, advanced analytics, and responsible AI.My career includes leadership roles at Fortune 100 companies, high-growth tech innovators, and in public service — including Rivian, Meta (Facebook), Lyft, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the U.S. House of Representatives. I have built and scaled global privacy programs, advised boards and C-suites on emerging technology risks, and influenced global privacy regulation and industry best practices.Specialties: Global Privacy Program Leadership | Product Counseling & Privacy-by-Design | AI & Emerging Technology Law | Cybersecurity Legal Risk | Data Governance | Regulatory Engagement | Executive & Board Advisory

Experience

1. Senior Director, Legal Counsel - Head of Global Privacy and Data Protection

   The Coca-Cola Company

   Jul 2023 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   Lead Coca-Cola’s global legal and privacy function for privacy, cybersecurity, AI, and emerging technology — steering a worldwide team of legal and governance professionals to enable responsible innovation and data-driven growth across 200+ markets- Developed and implemented Coca-Cola’s Responsible AI principles and controls framework, ensuring ethical and compliant AI adoption across the enterprise- Built a scalable, locally adaptable global privacy program enabling compliance across 200+ markets with diverse regulatory requirements- Enabled the company’s digital transformation and data-driven growth strategy by embedding privacy-by-design and unlocking new uses of data while enhancing compliance and consumer trust- Partnered with marketing and technology leaders to launch personalization, predictive analytics, and smart equipment initiatives that drive growth while safeguarding privacy- Created privacy performance metrics and a risk taxonomy to inform board-level decision-making and track program impact.

Education

• Harvard Law School

  J.D., Law

• University of Pennsylvania

  B.A., Political Science, Communications

Skills

• International Law
• Government
• International Relations
• Defense
• Policy
• Legislative Relations
• Policy Analysis
• Public Policy
• National Security
• Legal Research
• Legislation
• Legal Writing