Yasmeen Rahman

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ABOUT YASMEEN RAHMAN

Global Privacy, AI & Data Governance Leader | 20+ Years in Tech, Compliance & RiskExperienced executive with a proven track record in leading global privacy, security, and data governance programmes across technology-driven and highly regulated industries. I bring a pragmatic, commercially focused approach to compliance—balancing innovation with risk management to enable business growth.I specialize in building and operationalizing scalable frameworks, leading cross-functional teams, and driving cultural change around ethical data use. Passionate about delivering measurable outcomes I bring a grounded and pragmatic approach, helping organizations unlock the value of data while ensuring regulatory alignment and long-term sustainability.Core Strengths: Strategic Privacy & AI Governance Global Compliance & Risk Leadership Data Ethics & Digital Transformation Stakeholder Engagement & Change Enablement Framework Design & Operational ExecutionCurrently, I serve as Regional Privacy Officer for SITA, a global air transport technology leader, where I lead privacy strategy and compliance across EMEA. I advise on complex data governance and AI-related regulatory issues, drive privacy-by-design in digital innovation, and work cross-functionally to embed scalable privacy frameworks. My focus is on aligning privacy with business goals, enhancing trust, and ensuring resilience in a fast-evolving regulatory landscape.As Group DPO for a global FTSE 50 company, I led the enterprise-wide Privacy Programme—overseeing the privacy function and embedding a global privacy strategy and framework. I partnered closely with international B2B divisions across publishing, digital media, marketing, and events to integrate privacy into business culture, enabling leadership to navigate complex data protection challenges with commercial insight.Previously, I served as EMEA Regional Manager for BMW Group’s Privacy function, steering EU subsidiaries through the implementation of Binding Corporate Rules and establishing the BMW Group Privacy Framework across Europe. As GDPR project lead, I directed impact assessments, remediation planning, and business-wide implementation.I began my BMW career in Internal Audit, specializing in IT audit and risk across global sales, manufacturing, and finance operations. Prior to that, I held roles at Accenture and Deloitte, delivering programme management, enterprise risk, and audit services to financial and manufacturing clients.Certifications: ACA | CISA | CIPP/E | CIPM