Richard Montbeyre

Richard Montbeyre is an experienced legal professional specializing in privacy and data protection. Currently serving as Chief Privacy Officer and Data Protection Officer at BMC Software, Richard leads BMC's Global Privacy Office and has successfully implemented a comprehensive GDPR Compliance Program across 40 countries. Previous roles include Head of Investigations at CNIL, where Richard managed a team focusing on data protection law breaches, and Regional Privacy Officer for MetLife in EMEA, overseeing regional privacy strategies and risk assessments. Richard's legal career also encompasses various roles as an attorney, with a focus on compliance and data protection in both private practice and public institutions. Richard holds multiple law degrees from prestigious institutions, including the University of Paris and Paris-Pantheon-Assas University.