Steve Wright is a distinguished leader in data protection, privacy, and regulatory governance with more than 30 years’ experience spanning financial services, technology, and the public sector. As Interim Data Protection Officer at the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), he advises the Executive Committee and Board on privacy strategy, regulatory risk, and operational resilience.

Formerly Chief Privacy Officer at Unilever, Data Protection & Cyber Security Officer at John Lewis Partnership, and was a Director at PwC & Deloitte, Steve has built a global reputation for translating complex regulation into practical, commercially sound outcomes. He is also Founder of PICCASO, initiatives uniting privacy, information security, and AI-governance communities worldwide.

A certified privacy and security professional (CIPP/E, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor), Steve is a regular keynote speaker and co-author of whitepapers on AI Governance, Data Ethics, and Privacy by Design. He is passionate about fostering cultures of accountability, trust, and innovation, helping organisations achieve compliance excellence while maintaining customer confidence and regulatory credibility.