Colm Kinsella
About Colm Kinsella
Colm Kinsella serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal and Head of Data Privacy at The Economist, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive legal experience, including roles at Santander UK and Slaughter and May, and he plays a critical role in developing compliance frameworks for data strategy.
Current Role at The Economist
Colm Kinsella serves as the Senior Vice President of Legal and Head of Data Privacy at The Economist since 2023. In this role, he plays a critical part in developing and implementing a compliance framework for data strategy across The Economist Group. He is responsible for advising on data-related risks at an organizational level and ensuring that data use aligns with global regulatory changes.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Before his current position, Kinsella held several legal roles. He worked at The Economist as Senior Legal Counsel and Head of Data Privacy from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, he was a Lawyer at Santander UK for eight months in 2017. His experience also includes four years as a Corporate Associate at Slaughter and May, where he began as a Trainee Solicitor and previously completed a summer work placement.
Education and Legal Training
Colm Kinsella studied at Trinity College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from 2008 to 2012. He furthered his legal education at BPP Law School, completing the Legal Practice Course (LPC) from 2013 to 2014. His educational background laid the foundation for his subsequent legal career.
Early Career and Internships
Kinsella's early career included various roles that contributed to his professional development. He interned at Matheson in 2011 and worked as an Activities Coordinator at International House. He also served as an Activity Leader at Embassy CES in 2011 and as a Transaction Specialist at arvato Finance from 2012 to 2013.
Academic Background and Achievements
Colm Kinsella completed his secondary education at Meanscoil Íognáid Rís (Naas CBS), where he achieved his Leaving Certificate from 2002 to 2008. His studies included subjects such as Business Studies, Economics, and Mathematics, which provided a strong foundation for his future academic and professional pursuits.