Jamal Ahmed
Global Privacy & Ai Governance Consultant, Kazient Privacy Experts Founder, Privacy Pros Academy
Bio
Jamal Ahmed is an award-winning global privacy thought leader, bestselling author, and the visionary founder of Kazient Privacy Experts and Privacy Pros Academy. Known widely as the "King of Data Protection," Jamal has trained and mentored more than 70,000 professionals across 137 countries, empowering individuals and organizations to navigate complex privacy regulations with clarity and confidence.
Jamal’s career journey reflects an extraordinary transformation - from being overlooked and underpaid to becoming one of the most influential voices in data privacy. Through his pioneering Easy Peasy Methodology, he has simplified complicated regulations such as the GDPR and Saudi Arabia’s PDPL, making them accessible and actionable for both professionals and businesses.
Under his leadership, Kazient Privacy Experts has become a trusted consultancy for governments, multinationals, and SMEs, while Privacy Pros Academy has built a thriving community that supports mid-career professionals to pivot into six-figure privacy careers. His mentees include paralegals, Uber drivers, and project managers who, with his guidance, have rapidly transformed into global privacy leaders.
Recognized by Forbes, the BBC, and named among the Top 100 Most Influential People in Data Privacy 2025, Jamal continues to shape the future of the privacy industry. His thought leadership spans speaking engagements at leading conferences, advisory roles for Fortune 500s, and his acclaimed Privacy Pros Podcast.
Driven by his vision to democratize privacy knowledge and empower professionals worldwide, Jamal’s work is not just about compliance, it’s about building trust, inspiring confidence, and unlocking opportunities through world-class privacy leadership.
Personal Quote:
“Privacy is more than compliance - it’s the foundation of trust. My mission is to empower people and businesses to lead with clarity, confidence, and integrity everywhere. - Jamal Ahmed”