In this episode of the Privacy Pros Podcast, Jamal Ahmed sits down with Wolfgang Lehner, a seasoned Group Data Protection Officer with over 20 years of experience in the field. Wolfgang shares his journey from law school to leading privacy programs for global organisations, revealing the mindset shifts, adaptability, and continuous learning that have kept him at the top of his game.

Tune in as they discuss:

• The biggest career lessons from two decades in privacy
• Why trust (not just compliance) is the real currency of privacy today
• How continuous learning (including AI governance) keeps you ahead
• Practical strategies to break down complex privacy challenges
• The power of community and mentorship in accelerating career growth

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Wolfgang Lehna is a seasoned Group Data Protection Officer with an incredible 20-year track record in privacy and data protection. He brings deep expertise in designing and implementing data protection frameworks within complex corporate environments. Wolfgang is known for his strategic approach to building comprehensive privacy programs and has a particular talent for analysing business processes while effectively managing risk.

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Have you ever wonder how some people land those dream six-figure jobs through LinkedIn?

This highlight episode spills the secrets!

Jamal Ahmed breaks down the exact steps to build a killer personal brand, even if you're battling imposter syndrome.

He shares his "KFC" framework (no, not chicken!), and reveals how simply sharing your takeaways can open doors you never imagined.

If you're ready to ditch the job hunt struggle and attract opportunities to you? Tune in.

This is just an episode highlight, so be sure to listen to the full episode all about privacy engineering and building a personal brand.

In this inspiring episode, Privacy Pros Academy mentee Hiten Dani shares his journey from facing a major health crisis and career setback to building a thriving career in privacy. Learn how he overcame self-doubt, rebuilt his confidence, and gained multiple job offers.

Hiten reveals:

• Why he chose to pivot into privacy after 20+ years in cybersecurity
• The mindset shifts and practical strategies that made his transformation possible
• The power of mentorship and hands-on training to accelerate success in privacy
• How he regained his identity and became a trusted expert

If you’ve ever thought a career pivot was beyond reach, this episode will show you how to turn challenges into opportunities. Join host Jamal Ahmed, global privacy expert and founder of the Privacy Pros Academy, for actionable insights to help you start or advance your career in privacy.

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He held significant certifications including CISA, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer, and ISO 22301 BCM Lead Implementer. Yet despite these achievements, a year ago, he found himself at a crossroads, ready for meaningful change. Today, he's the professional that business leaders turn to for reducing risk, enhancing compliance, and building privacy-first cultures in their organisations. He's become known for his ability to create robust privacy programs with limited resources and forge strong, trust-based relationships across organisations. Through his training with Privacy Pros Academy, he's added CIPP/E certification to his toolkit and has recently completed the AIGP program.

Follow Jamal on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmjahmed/

Follow Hiten on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiten-dani-2b8a7b1a/