Global Data Privacy & Governance Lead

Hempel Paints Kuwait Company W.L.L.; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hempel seeks a proactive Data Protection Manager to lead and strengthen its global data protection compliance program. You will drive privacy maturity across a complex international organization, guiding two Data Protection Compliance Specialists and partnering with stakeholders across Digital, People & Culture, Marketing, Legal, Procurement, and Information Security.

You will ensure compliant business processes, design privacy training, and report on program maturity, risks, and mitigations

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in law or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in Data Protection, Privacy, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, Digital Governance, or Risk Management.
• Strong knowledge of GDPR and its practical application in an international business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to operate both strategically and operationally.
• Experience advising stakeholders on complex privacy matters balancing compliance with business needs.
• Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and continuously improve Hempel's global data protection compliance program.
• Provide practical guidance to business and digital/organizational transformation initiatives.
• Oversee privacy processes such as SARs, DPIAs, data breach handling, RoPA, and related privacy activities.
• Design and deliver privacy training, awareness initiatives, and targeted guidance.
• Prepare management reporting on program maturity, risks, trends, and mitigation actions.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Data Protection team.
• Ensure effective utilization and improvement of privacy tools and workflows.

Skills

GDPR knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Operational excellence

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in law

Tools

Privacy tools

Job description

Hempel seeks a proactive Data Protection Manager to lead and strengthen its global data protection compliance program. You will drive privacy maturity across a complex international organization, guiding two Data Protection Compliance Specialists and partnering with stakeholders across Digital, People & Culture, Marketing, Legal, Procurement, and Information Security.

You will ensure compliant business processes, design privacy training, and report on program maturity, risks, and mitigations