Francine de Smeth is an experienced legal professional specializing in data privacy and corporate law. Currently serving as a Data Privacy Officer at Van Wijnen since October 2024, Francine's previous roles include Senior Legal Counsel & Data Protection Officer and Legal Counsel at Makro Nederland, where responsibilities encompassed data protection and various legal matters. Francine has also provided interim legal counsel for multiple organizations, focusing on corporate, commercial, tenancy, and privacy law issues. Educational credentials include a Master of Laws in Commercial & Company law from Erasmus University Rotterdam, alongside specialized training for data protection officers and members of the Dutch Bar.