Jimma Elliott Stevens
About Jimma Elliott Stevens
Jimma Elliott Stevens serves as the General Counsel (TREC) and Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in privacy law and compliance, having held senior legal positions at various organizations, including Rackspace and the US Treasury.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Jimma Elliott Stevens currently serves as General Counsel (TREC) and Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's legal and compliance strategies. His responsibilities include overseeing compliance with privacy regulations and managing legal risks associated with data protection.
Previous Experience at Rackspace
Prior to his current role, Jimma Elliott Stevens worked at Rackspace as Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer from 2018 to 2019. During his tenure in San Antonio, Texas, he focused on privacy and compliance issues, enhancing the company's legal framework.
Education and Expertise
Jimma Elliott Stevens has a robust educational background. He studied at the University of Oxford, completing the Human Rights Law Programme. He earned his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from The George Washington University Law School and holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. His expertise includes privacy risk assessments, privacy training, and compliance with data protection regulations.
Military Background
Jimma Elliott Stevens is a Marine Corps Veteran. His military service has contributed to his leadership skills and understanding of compliance and privacy issues within governmental and corporate environments.
Career in Privacy and Compliance
Throughout his career, Jimma Elliott Stevens has held various significant positions in privacy and compliance. He has worked at organizations such as PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Axiom, Infor, and the US Treasury, focusing on privacy policies, data protection, and managing data breaches. His experience includes directing privacy initiatives and conducting privacy impact assessments.