Interim Regional Chief Privacy Officer (CPO)
About the Company
Large travel agency group
IndustryLeisure, Travel & Tourism
TypePublic Company
Founded1981
Employees10,001+
Categories
- Air Transportation
Specialties
- flights- hotels- rail- tours- cruises- gift cards- car hire- travel insurance- and holiday packages- holiday packages- and luxury travel
Business Classifications
- B2C- B2B
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Regional Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) to take on a 12-month paternal leave contract. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the privacy management program across the region. This high-impact role involves driving data privacy compliance, advising senior stakeholders, and fostering a culture where customer and employee privacy is a business priority. The CPO will work closely with the Group Chief Privacy Officer and regional leaders to shape privacy practices, respond to emerging risks, and ensure compliance with local and trans-national data protection laws.




Applicants for the Regional Chief Privacy Officer position at the company should have a Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant discipline, or equivalent experience, and hold a Certified Information Privacy Qualified (CIPP) or Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) certification. A minimum of 5 years' experience in privacy, data protection, privacy law, risk management, auditing, and/or compliance is required, along with a detailed knowledge of regional privacy and data protection legislation. The role demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to balance business objectives with legal and regulatory requirements. Experience in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) methodologies, and a background in retail, travel management services, technology, internet, or high-tech environments is desirable. The CPO will also be expected to have excellent communication skills, the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, and a demonstrated commitment to ethics, regulatory compliance, and business integrity.
Hiring Manager TitleGroup Chief Privacy Officer
Functions
- Legal- Information Technology

📌 Interim Regional Chief Privacy Officer (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg