Leonie Short
About Leonie Short
Leonie Short is a Privacy Manager at Afterpay in Melbourne, Australia, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in data privacy and compliance, having held various roles in both public and private sectors, including positions at NAB and the Ministry of Justice in New Zealand.
Work at Afterpay
Leonie Short has served as the Privacy Manager at Afterpay since 2021. In this role, she focuses on data privacy and compliance within the financial services sector. Her responsibilities include ensuring adherence to international privacy regimes and implementing effective privacy strategies. Based in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, she has contributed to Afterpay's commitment to safeguarding customer data and enhancing privacy practices.
Previous Experience in Privacy and Compliance
Prior to her role at Afterpay, Leonie Short worked at NAB as a Consultant in Global Privacy Operations and Compliance from 2020 to 2021. This position involved advising on privacy regulations and compliance measures. She also held various roles in the public and financial sectors, including positions at the Ministry of Justice in New Zealand and ANZ, where she focused on business analysis and privacy-related initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Leonie Short holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Victoria University of Wellington, where she studied History and International Relations. Additionally, she earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International and European Law from Université Jean Moulin (Lyon III). Her educational background supports her expertise in data privacy, strategic development, and regulatory compliance.
Background in Business Analysis
Leonie Short has extensive experience in business analysis, having worked in various roles that required process mapping and requirements gathering. She served as a Business Analyst and Service Designer at NZ Transport Agency from 2013 to 2016 and as a Senior Business Analyst at ANZ from 2018 to 2020. Her background in these roles has equipped her with skills to implement changes across complex regulatory platforms.
Focus on Data Privacy and Regulatory Compliance
Leonie Short specializes in data privacy, particularly within the public sector and financial services. Her work emphasizes the strategic development and restructuring of offerings to improve client engagement and satisfaction. She has a strong focus on navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring compliance with international privacy standards.