Sara Fernández Martínez
About Sara Fernández Martínez
Sara Fernández Martínez is a seasoned professional in privacy strategy and design, currently serving as the Director of Privacy Strategy and Design at Liberty Global. She has extensive experience in data protection, executive coaching, and has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations since the late 1990s.
Work at Liberty Global
Sara Fernández Martínez serves as the Director of Privacy Strategy and Design at Liberty Global, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she has developed the Data Customer Experience strategy at a group level. Her involvement in privacy strategy and design at Liberty Global began in December 2021. She also holds certifications in CIPPE and CIPM, which reflect her expertise in privacy and data protection management.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
In addition to her role at Liberty Global, Sara Fernández Martínez has been the Data Protection Officer (DPO) for The Phoenix Works since 2021. She also works as an Executive Coach in Amsterdam and surrounding areas, a position she has maintained since 2012. Furthermore, she serves as Director At Large for WICT Europe since 2019, contributing to the organization's mission in the region.
Education and Expertise
Sara Fernández Martínez studied Law at Universidad CEU San Pablo, focusing on European Community Law from 1991 to 1997. She furthered her education at the University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne, where she earned a Diplôme d'Hautes études européennes in Droit Communautaire. Additionally, she completed a General Management Program at IESE Business School and obtained a Certified Executive Coaching qualification from ICE Coaching (ICF) between 2012 and 2014.
Previous Experience at Telefónica
Before her current roles, Sara Fernández Martínez worked at Telefónica for 18 years, where she held the position of DPO and Manager of Privacy and Consumer Protection. During her tenure, she participated in leadership programs as a speaker and coach, contributing to the development of privacy strategies within the organization.