John Meyer, CIPP/US, CIPP/E

John Meyer, CIPP/US, CIPP/E has a diverse and extensive work experience in the legal field. John is currently working at Zeem Solutions as the General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Corporate Secretary. In this role, they report to the CEO and oversees all legal and compliance functions while supporting major corporate financing and investment initiatives.

Prior to their current position, John worked at Crown Castle as an Associate General Counsel. Crown Castle is a publicly traded communications technology provider valued at $84 billion. During their time there, they played a key role in the acquisition of FPL Fibernet and contributed to the company's annual revenue of $6.3+ billion.

Before joining Crown Castle, John served as the Lead Counsel at FPL FiberNet, a role that eventually evolved into de facto General Counsel. In this position, they played a vital role in the company's growth, doubling its EBITDA from $55 million to over $110 million in 5 years. John directed a legal team, advised senior leadership on legal matters, and spearheaded government affairs strategies.

John's earlier work includes being a Real Estate Attorney at NextEra Energy, Inc., the largest electric utility holding company in the US valued at $166.5 billion, and serving as the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary at Wentworth Military Academy.

John also had significant experience as the General Counsel at Sycamore Properties, a privately held real estate development company, and as a Corporate In-House Counsel at American Tower, an international real estate investment trust focused on wireless and broadcast communications infrastructure.

Additionally, John worked as an Attorney at Stites, Hopkins & Fair, where they served as outside general counsel to multiple trucking companies and developed the firm's commercial real estate practice.

Overall, John Meyer's work experience demonstrates their expertise in legal matters, including corporate governance, compliance, mergers and acquisitions, litigation, and government relations. John has contributed to the success and growth of various organizations throughout their career.

John Meyer, CIPP/US, CIPP/E has a well-rounded education history. John obtained their Bachelor's degree in English from the University of Central Missouri. Following this, they pursued a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Missouri School of Law. Later on, John completed a Masters of Science degree in Cybersecurity Risk and Strategy from New York University.

In addition to their academic achievements, John also obtained certifications in the field of information privacy. John is a Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States (CIPP/US) and a Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) through the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP).