Sonja Ladan

Sonja Ladan is a seasoned professional in data privacy and security, currently serving as a Data Privacy Security Manager at Erste Group Bank AG since August 2022. Previously, Sonja held key positions at Österreichische Post AG, including Head of Technical Data Protection and Requirements Engineer, where responsibilities involved analyzing requirements for reports on a big data platform and acting as Product Owner for a scrum team. At EY, extensive work was undertaken as a Senior Consultant in Data & Analytics, including speaking engagements on Trusted AI and serving as a primary contact for tech law and AI policy, alongside roles as a Data Protection Consultant and Consultant in IT Risk, where successful implementation of GDPR strategies was achieved. Sonja's academic background includes a Master of Laws from The University of Edinburgh, an International Exchange Program at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a Bachelor of Science from WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business).