Brian Clayton
About Brian Clayton
Brian Clayton at Omnicom
Brian Clayton joined Omnicom in May of 2022 and currently holds the positions of Associate General Counsel and Chief Data Privacy Officer. In these roles, Clayton is responsible for the company's global privacy program. His work involves ensuring that Omnicom adheres to various privacy and data protection regulations worldwide.
Brian Clayton's Role in Data Privacy
As Chief Data Privacy Officer at Omnicom, Brian Clayton oversees the global privacy program, ensuring compliance with various privacy laws and regulations. He is responsible for the implementation of policies and procedures that protect the personal data of clients, employees, and partners. Clayton's extensive experience in privacy regulations such as CCPA, GDPR, GLBA, and HIPAA plays a crucial role in his current responsibilities.
Brian Clayton's Career at Conduent
Prior to joining Omnicom, Brian Clayton spent 19 years at Conduent—formerly a part of Xerox—where he held several key positions, including Associate General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer. He was instrumental in designing and implementing comprehensive privacy and compliance programs, overseeing compliance for more than 65,000 employees across over 70 countries. Clayton managed compliance with various regulations and was involved in creating programs such as Privacy-By-Design.
Brian Clayton's Legal Career Beginnings
Brian Clayton began his legal career as a Law Clerk at Hertzfeld & Rubin, P.C., an appellant litigation law firm located on Wall Street. During his tenure there, he gained valuable experience in the legal field, which served as a foundation for his subsequent roles in data privacy, compliance, and legal leadership.
Brian Clayton's Leadership Roles
While at Conduent, Brian Clayton held various leadership positions, including Global Head of the Commercial, Privacy, and Procurement Law Departments and Head of the Global Cybersecurity Team. His leadership roles showcased his ability to manage and direct large teams and complex projects, further establishing his expertise in the legal and compliance sectors.