Greg Reid

Privacy and Data Governance Expert

Professional Overview

Greg Reid is a seasoned privacy and data governance professional with extensive experience across the pharmaceutical, biotech, and financial services industries. As a Privacy Compliance Professional at Sundial Cannabis, he is responsible for developing and implementing robust data privacy and security strategies to ensure the organization's compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. With a strong background in global privacy practice leadership, Greg is adept at navigating complex privacy landscapes and driving enterprise-wide initiatives that protect sensitive information and mitigate risk.

Experience Summary

Current Role

At Sundial Cannabis, Greg serves as a Privacy Compliance Professional, where he is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive privacy and data governance programs. He works closely with cross-functional teams to assess privacy risks, establish policies and procedures, and drive compliance initiatives that safeguard the organization's data assets and protect customer privacy.

Career Progression

Prior to his current role, Greg held several leadership positions in the privacy and data governance domain. As the Managing Director - Privacy & Data Governance at BDO, he led the firm's global privacy practice, advising clients on strategic privacy compliance and data protection strategies. As the Global Privacy Compliance Management Consultant at Protiviti, he spearheaded the development and implementation of enterprise-wide privacy programs for multinational organizations.

Earlier in his career, Greg served as the Senior Program Manager in the Medical Affairs department at Theratechnologies and the Executive Director/Global Program Lead at MethylGene Inc., a division of Mirati Therapeutics. In these roles, he demonstrated his ability to drive complex initiatives, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable business impact.

Academic Background

Greg holds a Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Toronto, where he graduated with distinction. His academic background, combined with his extensive industry experience, has equipped him with a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic-level understanding of privacy and data governance challenges.

Areas of Expertise

• Privacy and data protection program development and implementation

• Regulatory compliance and risk management

• Data governance strategy and policy creation

• Privacy impact assessments and data mapping

• Stakeholder engagement and change management

• Cross-functional project management and team leadership

Professional Impact

Throughout his career, Greg has been recognized for his ability to navigate complex privacy landscapes and drive transformative initiatives. He has led the development and deployment of enterprise-wide privacy programs that have significantly enhanced data protection and compliance for leading organizations in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and financial services sectors.

Conclusion

With his extensive expertise in privacy and data governance, Greg Reid is a valuable asset to organizations seeking to protect their sensitive information and maintain compliance with evolving regulatory requirements. His track record of successful program implementation, cross-functional collaboration, and measurable business impact positions him as a trusted advisor in the privacy and data governance domain.