Cert Cii Andy Searle Bsc Apcip, Pc.dp

Andy Searle BSc, Cert CII, APCIP, PC.dp is a seasoned data protection and privacy professional with extensive experience spanning over two decades in various leadership roles. As the Group Head of Data Protection & Privacy (Group DPO) at Howden since February 2020, Andy oversees compliance across 150 offices in 40 jurisdictions, managing policies related to data protection regulations. Previous roles include Group Data Protection Officer at Domestic & General and European Data Protection Officer at AmTrust International, where responsibilities consistently focused on implementing compliance strategies, handling privacy impact assessments, and ensuring the secure management of personal data. Andy's career began at Direct Line Group, transitioning through positions in data protection, compliance monitoring, and internal investigations, supported by a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Biology from the University of Greenwich.