DataRep, a leading provider of Representative services under European data laws, has strengthened its team with the addition of Onur Korucu as a Non-Executive Director.
The Managing Partner at GovernID, Onur Korucu leads the company’s strategic direction in data protection, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. She is also a shareholder in companies specializing in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI automation.
Onur was honored by Business Post as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful People in Tech in Ireland,” and she is the only woman from the Cyber Security field featured on this prestigious list. Recognized for her groundbreaking contributions, she was awarded the IAPP Privacy Vanguard Award 2024, a highly esteemed honour given to only one individual per continent, which she received for EMEA in recognition of her leadership in privacy and AI governance.
She is a Women in Tech Global Ambassador and the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Advisory Board Member and Dublin Knowledgenet Chapter Chair.
Among her key accomplishments she:
- Is an expert in data protection, technology risk, AI governance and regulatory compliance.
- Brings a rare combination of legal and technical expertise. (both lawyer and tech engineer)
- Has extensive experience working across multiple geographies.
- Has a deep understanding of global data privacy regulations and privacy-enhanced techs (PET’s).
- Has advised multinational organizations on privacy-security strategies, operational resilience, and compliance frameworks.
- Will contribute to DataRep’s mission of helping businesses navigate complex data protection requirements worldwide.
- Was honoured by Business Post as one of the “Top 100 Most Powerful People in Tech in Ireland,”.
- Was awarded the IAPP Privacy Vanguard Award 2024 for EMEA
Onur commented: “I’m delighted to join DataRep as a Non-Executive Director. With technology evolving so rapidly, data privacy is more critical than ever. I look forward to working with the team to help businesses navigate the shifting regulatory landscape and build trust through compliance. Exciting times ahead!”
Tim Bell, Managing Director of DataRep, added: “I’m delighted that Onur is joining the DataRep board, bringing her knowledge and experience to enable us to develop at this significant time. As we launch our Representative services to meet the AI Act and Data Act obligations in the EU, Onur’s input will no doubt prove incredibly useful in making sure we meet and exceed the needs of our clients, and the regulatory obligations placed on them. Welcome to the team!”
Onur’s professional journey spans leading roles at multinational professional services firms such as KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton, where she managed cybersecurity and privacy teams across global regions. She has also served as Head of Data Protection and Cybersecurity at international firms and as Senior Group Manager for GRC, Cybersecurity, and Data Protection at Avanade (a joint venture of Microsoft & Accenture) UK & Ireland.
In addition to her technical engineering and M.Sc. degrees, Onur holds an LL.M. degree in Information and Technology Law and completed an executive master’s program in Business Analytics at the University of Cambridge. She serves as a lecturer for Cybersecurity and Data Protection Master’s programs at universities in Istanbul, Dublin, and London, and she is a member of the advisory board for the MS in Cybersecurity program at the University of California.
As an author and thought leader, she has contributed a book on risk-based global approaches to enhancing data protection and published articles in prestigious outlets such as the Harvard Business Review, covering trends in technology, cybersecurity, and governance.
Her achievements have been further recognized with nominations and awards, including the PICASSO Europe Privacy Award in the Privacy Executive category, GRC Role Model of the Year, Technology Consulting Leader, Cyber Women of the Year, Risk Leader, and The Technology Businesswoman awards.
