Gonzalo Etchepare is a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and senior compliance professional with extensive experience advising international companies on data protection, privacy governance, and regulatory compliance across Europe, Latin America, APAC & Greater MENA Regions. He is a qualified lawyer and an ACAMS-certified specialist, with a strong background in GDPR, UK GDPR, cross-border data transfers, vendor risk management, and privacy-by-design frameworks.

Throughout his career, Gonzalo has worked closely with executive teams, regulators, and technology providers to design and implement pragmatic, risk-based privacy programs aligned with business operations. His experience spans highly regulated industries including healthcare, fintech, oil & gas, and digital platforms, supporting organizations with DPIAs, data mapping, third-party assessments, incident response, and regulatory readiness.

As DPO, he combines legal expertise with an operational mindset, ensuring that data protection requirements are embedded into day-to-day processes while enabling innovation and international growth.