Deep Modi

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DISC Type : C

Manager, Cyber Privacy & Data Protection at Grant Thornton (US)

New York, New York, United States

Overview

Deep Modi is a Manager in Cyber Privacy & Data Protection at Grant Thornton, specializing in AI governance, global privacy regulations like GDPR, and enterprise GRC. He holds a Masters from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and has hands-on experience implementing platforms like OneTrust and BigID. He is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/E & CIPM).

He has a keen interest in continuous learning and professional development, consistently pursuing and achieving new certifications in governance, risk, and compliance to stay at the forefront of the industry.

Unique fact: Deep successfully navigated finding a new role within the stringent 60-day H1B visa window after a corporate restructuring, showcasing remarkable resilience.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

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Information Seeker

They are quite likely to negotiate on pricing or other key terms.  They don’t appreciate bells and whistles unless backed by data. They like to take decisions independently and do not seek others' support often.

Topics They Care About

AI Governance
He advises organizations on AI governance and lists it as a core area of his expertise.
Global Privacy Compliance
Designs and scales global privacy programs aligned with GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and LGPD, holding both CIPP/E and CIPM certifications.
GRC Frameworks
He has earned both the Governance, Risk, and Compliance Professional (GRCP) and Auditor (GRCA) certifications, showing deep interest in this area.

Media Appearances

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Work History

1-2026
Manager, Cyber Privacy & Data Protection at Grant Thornton (US)
8-2025 - 1-2026
Cyber Privacy and Data Protection Senior Associate III at Grant Thornton (US)
6-2024 - 8-2025
Cyber Privacy and Data Protection Senior Associate I at Grant Thornton (US)
11-2022 - 6-2024
Technical Implementation Consultant at OneTrust
7-2021 - 11-2022
Associate Technical Implementation Consultant at OneTrust

Education

2019 - 2021
Master of Science - MS from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2014 - 2018
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) from Thakur College Of Engineering and Technology

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Insights For Selling To Deep

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Leverage facts and figures wherever possible; use percentages, numbers etc.

DONT's

  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational
  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘others just love’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Deep is

  • Proof of ROI, low pricing and objective proof points are the important factors for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Deep

  • They do not mind saying no if they believe that it is the right decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Deep move?

  • They are neither the fastest nor the slowest decision makers, they are somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Deep take some risk or not?

  • They can bear some risk if their analysis backs the decision.

You And Deep

Personality Compatibility


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