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Gillie Abbotts-Jones

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Senior Data Privacy Director at Diageo
📍 United Kingdom

Gillie Abbotts-Jones is the Senior Data Privacy Director at Diageo, leveraging extensive experience from roles as Group General Counsel for T&P and Kantar. She holds a Master of Laws from SOAS University of London and is an expert in data privacy, IT law, and M&A.

She is passionate about creating opportunities within her community. Gillie was recently appointed to the Board of Governors for Capital City College, expressing her commitment to helping Londoners gain new skills, confidence, and opportunities for their future.

She recently co-led a roundtable at the TechGC Euro Summit, held at the London Stock Exchange.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Senior Data Privacy Director
Job Level
Senior
Location
United Kingdom
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Data Privacy Law
Her career is centered on data privacy, holding senior director and general counsel roles at major multinational companies like Diageo, T&P, and WPP.
ESG & Legal
Co-led a roundtable discussion for general counsels on the rising importance of intertwining legal acumen with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) imperatives.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Senior Data Privacy Director
Diageo
9-2025
Member of Board of Governors
Capital City College
5-2022 - 6-2025
Group General Counsel and Head of Privacy
T&P
5-2021 - 5-2022
Associate General Counsel
WPP
8-2017 - 5-2021
Group General Counsel and Data Protection Officer
Kantar
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Education
2009 - 2010
Master of Laws (LLM)
SOAS University of London
2006 - 2007
Legal Practice Course
The College of Law
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