The Privacy Next leadership team brings extensive experience in data protection, digital governance, and human rights advocacy. With backgrounds across industry, government, regulatory policy and supervision, they understand both the practical challenges organisations face and the opportunities for the creation of smarter privacy frameworks. This expertise and proven judgment ensures that our mission — advancing and shaping the next generation of privacy — is reflected in every service we deliver.
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
John Keyes is a highly experienced international lawyer, negotiator and policy maker, with a distinguished career at the forefront of data privacy, governance, and innovation. Having expert knowledge spanning legislative drafting, regulatory enforcement, and international diplomacy, John brings unmatched insight into how privacy rules are shaped — and how organisations can successfully navigate them. Before co-founding Privacy Next, John served in pivotal roles at the European Commission, where he was...
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
Dr Richard Burchill is an expert in legal and regulatory issues, with over 25 years of diverse experience across Europe, the Gulf, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and the UK. His career encompasses a range of roles, from academia and leading research institutes to consultancy, advocacy, and advisory positions for both public and private companies, including several start-ups. His extensive experience allows him to understand and navigate complex legal landscapes across...