Renard Francois

Renard Francois is a seasoned professional in compliance, operational risk, and privacy management with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as Managing Director and Chief Privacy Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. since June 2019, Francois directs data risk management and privacy initiatives. Prior roles include Global Chief Privacy Officer at GE, where responsibilities encompassed global privacy and data protection laws, and Chief Privacy Officer at GE Capital, leading data protection efforts for a significant financial entity. Francois also held positions at Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation focusing on regulatory compliance and privacy issues, served on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Data Privacy & Integrity Advisory Committee, and practiced law as an Associate Attorney at Bass, Berry & Sims and Staff Attorney at the Federal Trade Commission. Francois holds a JD from The George Washington University Law School and a BA in History from the University of Pennsylvania.