Maria Watson

Maria Watson serves as the European Data Protection and Information Security Officer at Sharp Europe since September 2018, leading data protection compliance and implementing GDPR obligations. With previous roles at CPA Global, State Street, EY, Barclays, and Deloitte, Maria has extensive experience in privacy consultancy, policy development, and strategic advisory across various sectors. Key responsibilities have included managing privacy frameworks, conducting Privacy Impact Assessments, and developing training programs. Maria holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and Management from Cass Business School, enhancing a strong background in data protection and compliance excellence.