Ireland
Onur Korucu Managing Partner | Non-Executive Director | Advisory Board Member WomenTech Global Ambassador & Council Member | IAPP Advisory Board Member | IAPP Emeritus Fellow Onur Korucu currently serves as Managing Partner, Non-Executive Director, and Advisory Board Member across corporate and academic institutions in EMEA and the US, where she shapes strategies in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI governance. She is also a shareholder in companies specializing in data protection, cybersecurity, and AI automation. Honored by Business Post as one of the "Top 100 Most Powerful People in Tech in Ireland," Onur was awarded the IAPP Privacy Vanguard Award for EMEA and is a globally recognized TEDx speaker. She was also named Cybersecurity Leader of the Year at the 2025 Women in Tech Global Awards. Her professional journey spans leading roles at multinational professional services firms such as KPMG, PwC, and Grant Thornton, where she managed cybersecurity and privacy teams across global regions. She has also served as Head of Data Protection and Cybersecurity at international firms and as Senior Group Manager for GRC, Cybersecurity, and Data Protection at Microsoft UK & Ireland. Onur brings a unique multidisciplinary expertise as both a qualified engineer and lawyer with an LL.M. in Information and Technology Law, further enhanced by an Executive Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of Cambridge. She serves as a lecturer in Cybersecurity and Data Protection at universities in Dublin, London, and Istanbul, and sits on the advisory board for the MS in Cybersecurity program at the University of California. She has successfully held security and privacy leadership roles in multiple geographies as Dublin and Istanbul Knowledgenet Chapter Chair. A thought leader and author, Onur has published a book on risk-based global approaches to enhancing data protection and articles in prestigious outlets including the Harvard Business Review, covering trends in technology, AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy. Her achievements have also been recognized through awards and nominations including the PICASSO Europe Privacy Award (Privacy Executive category), GRC Role Model of the Year, Technology Consulting Leader, Cyber Women of the Year, Risk Leader of the Year, and The Technology Businesswoman Awards.
Advising tech-driven companies on strategy, growth, and responsible innovation. Focused on data privacy, data protection, and international expansion with a strong board-level perspective.
• Serving on the advisory board to support the strategic development of the Master of Science in Cybersecurity (MSC) program. • Providing expertise in AI governance, data protection, and cybersecurity regulations to ensure industry alignment. • Guiding program direction, mentoring students, and promoting cybersecurity education within global professional networks. https://www.dominican.edu/msc-advisory-board
Member of Privacy Bar Section
IAPP Dublin KnowledgeNet Chapter Co-Chair | Ireland
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