Bart Willemsen

Bart Willemsen is a seasoned professional in privacy, security, and ethical IT practices, currently serving as Vice President and Analyst at Gartner since September 2016, providing strategic advisory and research in these domains. Prior roles include Senior Director of Security and Privacy at Gartner, where Bart focused on global privacy matters, and Privacy Research Director, addressing workplace privacy issues. Bart's earlier experience includes ownership of TxT Horizon, a translation services company, and a series of privacy and security positions at Transdev and Connexxion, where responsibilities spanned from Privacy Officer to information security management. Bart holds multiple degrees and certifications in English Language and Literature, IT Management, and Privacy, enhancing expertise in the field.