Gedas Ramanauskas, CIPP/US/E, CIPM, FIP
Senior Director, Global Privacy Counsel
Professional Overview
Gedas Ramanauskas is an accomplished privacy and data protection expert with over 15 years of experience providing strategic counsel and leading global privacy initiatives for multinational corporations. As the Senior Director of Global Privacy Counsel at Tapestry, he oversees the company's privacy and data governance programs, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and driving innovative privacy-first solutions.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role, Gedas is responsible for developing and implementing Tapestry's global privacy strategy, policies, and procedures. He leads a team of privacy professionals in assessing and mitigating risks, advising on complex privacy issues, and driving cross-functional collaboration to embed privacy principles throughout the organization. Under his leadership, Tapestry has enhanced its data protection measures, strengthened consumer trust, and earned industry recognition for its privacy-focused initiatives.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Tapestry, Gedas served as the Privacy Director and Senior Counsel at the company, where he played a pivotal role in navigating the organization through the evolving privacy landscape. Before that, he was a Manager in the Privacy & Cybersecurity practice at PwC, advising clients on compliance with various data protection regulations, including the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Gedas also has extensive experience in private practice, having previously worked as an Associate at Zuber Lawler & Del Duca LLP and as a Senior Associate and Head of the Intellectual Property, Media and Privacy Team at Ellex, a leading Baltic law firm.
Academic Background
Gedas holds a Juris Doctor degree from a prestigious law school and is a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP/US/E), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and a Fellow of Information Privacy (FIP) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP). His academic achievements include a strong track record of excellence throughout his legal education.
Areas of Expertise
- Global privacy and data protection strategy
- Regulatory compliance (GDPR, CCPA, CPRA, etc.)
- Privacy risk assessment and mitigation
- Data governance and privacy-by-design
- Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration
- Privacy talent development and team leadership
Professional Impact
During his tenure, Gedas has spearheaded several high-impact initiatives, including the implementation of a comprehensive privacy program at Tapestry, the development of a global data inventory and mapping system, and the design of a robust data subject rights response framework. His thought leadership and industry contributions have been recognized through his role as the Co-Chair of the IAPP KnowledgeNet Los Angeles Chapter.
Conclusion
Gedas Ramanauskas is a seasoned privacy professional with a proven track record of driving innovative solutions and leading global privacy initiatives. His expertise, strategic vision, and collaborative approach have been instrumental in enhancing data protection, fostering consumer trust, and positioning Tapestry as a leader in the privacy and data governance space.
