Ankura · 1 day ago
Managing Director, Data & Technology, Data Privacy
Illinois, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
10+ years expAnkura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth, and they are seeking a Managing Director for their Data Privacy practice. The role involves developing revenue opportunities, building client relationships, and managing data privacy activities while ensuring compliance with evolving regulations.
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Responsibilities
Develop new revenue opportunities for Ankura; the primary target markets for this activity are C-suite executives and leaders within organizations
Build relationships and engage in activities such as speaking events and development of thought leadership designed to generate qualified leads, which will then be worked on in collaboration with Ankura practitioners
Source and close new clients through referrals, networking, and other means (tradeshows, regional organizations, etc.)
Cultivate and maintain long term relationships with existing clients by delivering elite client service and engaging them by using knowledge of each industry and organization
Formulate plan to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue targets
Design innovative solutions to solve for the evolving and complex data privacy regulatory landscape
Lead the day-to-day activities of engagements including interaction with other team members, subject matter experts, and client contacts
Manage all facets of client engagements, including work stream supervision, client interaction, and billing
Actively contribute to the growth and development of junior team members through trainings, informal mentorship, recruiting efforts, and culture building
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university
10+ years of relevant data privacy experience
Proven revenue generation in consulting and/or professional services with significant client engagement experience
Experience implementing data privacy go to market strategy and new service offerings
Knowledge of data privacy program management and implementation including ability to assess and interpret regulations and requirements to ensure compliance with data privacy standards
Knowledge of various data privacy regulations globally such as GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA
Knowledge and experience developing and managing key privacy deliverables such as: data inventory registers, privacy impact assessments, and privacy training
Experience building data privacy teams
Willingness and flexibility to travel as required
Preferred
Advanced degrees, such as an MBA, are a plus
Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification a plus
Company
Ankura
Ankura Consulting Group is a business advisory and expert services firm.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (6)
2024 (7)
2023 (2)
2022 (4)
2021 (11)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$810MKey Investors
Madison Dearborn Partners
2021-11-18Private Equity
2021-03-22Debt Financing· $710M
2016-03-03Private Equity· $100M
Leadership Team
Kevin Lavin
Chief Executive Officer
Angela L. Cinefro
President
Recent News
2025-11-03
Business Recorder
2025-09-19
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