Thomas Hamilton

Thomas Hamilton is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in data privacy and compliance roles. Currently serving as the Chief Privacy & Data Protection Officer and Senior Legal Director at Boston Scientific since February 2020, Thomas manages global data privacy matters across all divisions. Previous roles include Chief Privacy & Data Protection Officer and Chief Privacy Counsel at Medtronic, as well as Associate General Counsel & Vice President of Compliance at Digital River, where significant contributions to compliance strategy and legal operations were made. Thomas also established the first legal department at Spok, ensuring adherence to privacy and anti-bribery regulations. Earlier career highlights include serving as Contracts Counsel at Thomson Reuters, where Thomas supported extensive corporate contracts and successfully defended against an antitrust lawsuit. Thomas holds a Juris Doctor degree in Intellectual Property Law from Marquette University Law School and a Bachelor of Science in Biology and History from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.