Steve Coope

Steve Coope is an experienced legal professional specializing in data protection and privacy, currently serving as Director and Counsel at PayPal since September 2018. Previously, Steve held the position of Lead Compliance Counsel and Global Data Protection Officer at ORANGE from September 2013 to September 2018, focusing on telecoms and information technology. Steve's extensive background includes roles such as Regional Director of Legal Affairs for Jacobs Douwe Egberts and Legal Director for Sara Lee and Unilever, where responsibilities spanned consumer products. Additional experience includes serving as a Senior Associate at Veale Wasbrough Vizards and as Director of Senior Corporate Counsel at Sony Mobile Communications, emphasizing expertise in intellectual property and corporate law.