Hugo Wharton

Hugo Wharton is an experienced legal professional currently serving as a Senior Legal Counsel within the Digital and Data Protection Team at Aviva since December 2019, following a tenure in the Commercial & Outsourcing Team. Prior to this role, Hugo worked as a Consultant Lawyer at Aviva, focusing on digital projects and GDPR matters, and also held a similar position at The Co-operative Bank plc, concentrating on IT projects. Hugo has held significant legal positions at DLA Piper as Legal Director, and at Walker Morris as Senior Associate. Additional experience includes roles as Legal Counsel at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Senior Solicitor at Dentons, Assistant Solicitor at Hammond Suddards, and Trainee and Assistant Solicitor at Rowe & Maw. Hugo began a career in business as an Account Manager at NCR LIMITED after graduating with a BSc in Management Sciences from The University of Manchester.