Joel Loughrin

About Joel Loughrin

Privacy Program Manager at Hyland, focused on building practical, scalable privacy programs.My work lives at the intersection of privacy, technology, and operations. I spend most of my time working through real problems with teams and helping translate privacy expectations into day-to-day work.I’ve recently been leading internal efforts around AI, helping teams adopt AI responsibly without slowing innovation.Outside of my role at Hyland, I’m building Brand Strategy Playbook (coming soon), an AI-assisted system for entrepreneurs who want clarity and momentum without unnecessary complexity.I care about clear thinking, steady progress, and building things that hold up over time.

Experience

1. Privacy Program Manager

   Hyland

   Oct 2023 — Present · Knoxville, TN, US

   I lead enterprise-wide privacy initiatives, ensuring compliance with global regulations while driving efficiency and innovation. My role focuses on:Program Leadership: Designing and managing a scalable privacy framework that supports business growth, aligns with regulatory requirements (GDPR, CCPA, DPF, etc.), and strengthens customer trust.Artificial Intelligence: Leading the Legal AI Subcommittee and developing practical, privacy-first use cases to increase efficiency and reduce risk.Training & Awareness: Building engaging privacy education programs that resonate across departments, including custom interactive training and high-engagement campaigns like Privacy Week.Process Improvement: Streamlining data handling workflows, vendor assessments, and incident response procedures to reduce friction while maintaining strong governance.Collaboration: Partnering across Legal, HR, Security, and Compliance to ensure privacy by design in systems, products, and processes.I thrive at the intersection of strategy and execution—translating complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable practices that advance both compliance and business objectives.

Education

• Baldwin Wallace University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Human Resources
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Supply Chain Management
• System Administration
• Process Improvement
• Manufacturing
• Visual Basic
• Inventory Management
• Document Review
• Administration
• Sql
• Microsoft Excel
• Lean Manufacturing
• Relational Databases
• Management
• Team Building
• Business Process Improvement
• Marketing
• Continuous Improvement
• Training
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Software Documentation
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Data Mining
• Photoshop
• Data Analysis
• Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Long-Term Customer Relationships