Michael Whitbread
About Michael Whitbread
Michael Whitbread is a Senior Legal Counsel at Vesparum Capital and Affinda, with extensive experience in data privacy and employment law. He has held various legal positions across multiple countries and is recognized for his thought leadership in these areas.
Work at Vesparum Capital
Michael Whitbread serves as Senior Legal Counsel at Vesparum Capital, a position he has held since 2022. He operates from London, England, where he provides legal guidance and support to the organization. His role involves addressing various legal matters, particularly in the areas of data privacy and employment law.
Previous Experience at Affinda
In addition to his role at Vesparum Capital, Michael Whitbread is also employed as Senior Legal Counsel at Affinda since 2022. His responsibilities include managing legal issues related to data privacy and employment, leveraging his extensive background in these fields.
Legal Career Background
Michael Whitbread has a diverse legal career with significant roles in various organizations. He worked as Employee Relations Manager at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer from 2014 to 2016. He served as Director and Data Privacy Governance Officer at JTC Group from 2020 to 2022, and as Senior Legal Counsel for Data Privacy and Employment at HSBC from 2018 to 2020. His earlier positions include Associate at Mourant and Employee Relations Advisor at Suncorp Group.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Michael Whitbread holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Sydney, where he studied Employment Law, International Law, and Comparative Law. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Bachelor of Laws from the University of Newcastle. Additionally, he is pursuing an Executive MBA at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional (Europe) certification and completed the Qualified Lawyers' Transfer Scheme in 2021.
Multilingual Capabilities and Professional Contributions
Michael Whitbread is proficient in multiple languages, including Spanish and French at an intermediate level, and German at a pre-intermediate level. He contributes to the legal community by chairing the Guernsey Employment and Discrimination Tribunal, where he plays a role in adjudicating workplace disputes and promoting workplace reform. He has also published articles on data privacy and employment law, demonstrating his expertise in these areas.