Simon McDougall is Chief Strategist for Privacy and AI at ZoomInfo, where he advises on regulatory compliance, risk management, and responsible data use across financial services and beyond. With more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, regulation, and consulting, he has helped organizations navigate complex global data challenges. He is also a Senior Advisor to Bristows LLP, an International Fellow at Yale’s Digital Ethics Center, and a Board Director at the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Previously, Simon served as Deputy Commissioner at the UK Information Commissioner’s Office, where he built its technology and innovation teams and led work on artificial intelligence, adtech, and data use during the COVID-19 pandemic. He has also led privacy consulting practices at Promontory (IBM) and Deloitte. A Chartered Accountant and Oxford graduate, Simon blends regulatory insight with business acumen to help organizations manage data responsibly and competitively.