Global Privacy and Data Protection Director, Turner & Townsend

Maria is an experienced compliance, data governance, regulatory risk and security professional with over 15 years of global experience.

She is focused on helping her clients develop strategic and innovative solutions for responsible data use.

Maria’s experience includes consulting (data privacy, data strategy, cybersecurity and financial crime), audit and in-house roles across many industries globally.

Her expertise in legislative policy, regulatory compliance and industry good practice helped her develop multiple global frameworks and innovative solutions.

Maria is passionate about supporting the growing industry through her many advisory board contributions, publications and continuing education development/delivery.

My Sessions

Incident Response Under Scrutiny: What Regulators Expect After a Breach

Cyber GRC Stage

Wednesday 12th November 2025, 14:00pm - 14:40pm