Richard Purdy
About Richard Purdy
Richard Purdy serves as the Vice President and Associate General Counsel at OneTrust, specializing in commercial, product, and legal operations. He has a diverse legal background with extensive experience in data privacy and corporate law, having held various legal roles at organizations such as HSBC, GfK, and Mblox.
Current Role at OneTrust
Richard Purdy serves as Vice President and Associate General Counsel (Commercial, Product & Legal Operations) at OneTrust. He began this role in November 2022 and is based in London, England. In this position, he focuses on commercial, product, and legal operations, contributing to the integration of various teams including privacy, governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), ethics, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
Previous Experience at OneTrust
Prior to his current role, Richard Purdy worked at OneTrust as Vice President - Legal from 2020 to 2023. He also held the position of Counsel - CIPP/E from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at OneTrust has allowed him to develop extensive expertise in data privacy, which is a critical aspect of the Trust Intelligence Platform.
Professional Background
Richard Purdy has a diverse professional background in legal roles across various organizations. He worked at HSBC as a Contracts Officer from 2005 to 2006. He also served as Regional Counsel - EMEA and Head of Legal at Mblox between 2014 and 2016. Additionally, he held the position of Associate General Counsel - UK, Nordics & Baltics at GfK from 2016 to 2017, and briefly as Associate General Counsel - Northern Europe in 2018.
Education and Qualifications
Richard Purdy studied at Leeds University, where he earned his LLB from 2001 to 2004. He furthered his legal education at the College of Law in York, completing his Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2004 to 2005. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his expertise in commercial, technology, and corporate law.
Expertise in Data Privacy and Legal Operations
Richard Purdy possesses broad expertise in commercial, technology, and corporate law, which supports his work at OneTrust. His extensive experience in data privacy is a key component of the company's Trust Intelligence Platform. He plays a significant role in empowering leaders through trust and impact initiatives, fostering collaboration among various teams within the organization.