Director, Global Privacy

Mark Anthony Group is one of North Americas most successful privately held alcohol beverage companies. We are a leading producer and distributor of fine wine premium Ready to Drink (RTD) products and spirits in the Global beverage alcohol industry. We are an innovative and ambitious organization with a successful track record of building successful and disruptive brands including the iconicMikes Hard LemonadeandWhite Claw.

Our Global Privacy Office is a solution-first function. We partner across Mark Anthony Group (MAG) to embed privacy-by-design into everything we do to achieve compliance by default. As Director Global Privacy Program you will design and drive a privacy program supporting all MAG functions including marketing digital innovation information technology and AI. Your small and mighty team will provide proactive expert privacy guidance with a sense of urgency staying ahead of a fast-changing regulatory landscape.

The ideal candidate will have deep understanding of the application of global privacy laws strong technical curiosity and the ability to partner effectively across marketing technology compliance and legal functions.

You will report to the Senior Director Risk Management based in Vancouver BC. We will consider candidates who can work at least four days per week on-site at our offices in Vancouver Toronto or Montreal.

What youll do:

• Design implement and enhance MAGs global privacy program using a risk-based approach.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders to provide timely pragmatic privacy advice.
• Advise on privacy considerations for product launches and initiatives involving personal data providing actionable recommendations to achieve positive consumer experiences and effective privacy risk management.
• Develop targeted training and awareness programs to create a culture of privacy awareness and privacy-by-design principles across MAG.
• Evolve third party data and privacy risk management processes including reviews of vendor contracts and data processing agreements.
• Review and update privacy notices and policies annually to reflect changes in the business and external regulations.
• Implement privacy technology solutions to improve efficiency.
• Monitor emerging and changing global privacy regulations and deliver actionable advice.
• Mentor and develop privacy team members.

What you have:

• 7-10 years experience in data protection and privacy compliance plus 5-10 years of business experience and at least 5 years leading a privacy function.
• Bachelors degree in law computer science information systems business cybersecurity or related field.
• Strong background in consumer privacy data protection and information governance ideally with experience in digital product launches.
• Strong technology aptitude and understanding of cybersecurity and data protection principles.
• In depth knowledge of privacy laws (e.g. CCPA GDPR PIPEDA) and emerging data regulations (e.g. Data Act NIS2 CRA).
• Ability to collaborate across compliance legal marketing digital and technology design teams to create privacy-forward consumer-friendly experiences.
• Familiarity with childrens privacy age-appropriate marketing and online safety laws.
• Experience drafting and negotiating Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Experience with incident response and data breach preparedness.
• Interest in AI privacy and ethics including responsible data use in emerging technologies.
• Excellent communication skills (English) able to translate complex and detailed information into actionable insights.
• Privacy certification (CIPP CIPT or CIPM ).

We are growing a lasting legacy in the beverage alcohol industry with people first. Apply now!

Mark Anthony Group is an equal opportunity encourage applications from individualsof all backgrounds who areeligibleto work in Canada.

We thank all candidates for their interest in MAG and we will reach out to thosecandidates that are under consideration. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodationduring the recruitment process pleasecontactyour recruiter.

At Mark Anthony we live byour 5 Core Valuesevery day:

Sense of Urgency

Our business moves fast and so do we. We understand the power of now. We have relentless drive and believe it if can be done were the ones who will do it first.

Authenticity

We need to stay real because our brands our stories and our culture must remain genuine to thrive. When we have the best intentions for all we create space to be our whole selves and do great things together.

Simplicity

Our lives are complicated enough. So why use 50 words when you can use 5 We thrive in ambiguity and change but we also know how to translate our goals into simple explanations and actions.

Humility

Egos distract us. When were humble were open to listen take feedback and change direction quickly. Were here for each other and together we do great things.

Trust

We respect and rely on each other. Trust is the backbone of our relationships and we work hard not to break it. This level of trust allows us to be all-in and take comfort in the support of our teams.

Required Experience:

Director