In a significant development, GDPR Register is proud to announce the appointment of Krete Paal as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective October 1, 2023. Krete’s career has been defined by her dedication to forging privacy frameworks, overseeing significant funding rounds, and navigating intricate legal and regulatory landscapes.
In her new role as CEO, Paal will lead the company’s efforts in enhancing data management and privacy protection, including product development and innovation efforts, as they enhance their platform capabilities to better serve client needs. She will also spearhead the company’s next stage of growth as it prepares for a crucial 2024 funding round and expansion into other European markets.
The move to appoint Paal as CEO underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence in the realm of data compliance. Her extensive background includes a prominent role as the Head of the DPO Office at Veriff and leading the Estonian Police and Border Guard Board’s efforts in implementing privacy-specific laws within law enforcement.
“We are thrilled to welcome Krete as our new CEO,” said Toomas Seppel, Co-Founder of GDPR Register. “Her passion for data protection, proven leadership capabilities, and international experience make her the ideal person to drive our mission of helping companies efficiently comply with GDPR.”
GDPR Register was founded in 2017 by Seppel and Merlin Seeman, Managing Partner at leading Estonian law firm Hedman, where both continue to serve. The legal tech startup emerged from the attorneys’ firsthand experience advising clients on GDPR implementation and compliance needs. With GDPR compliance as the core focus, the state-of-the-art software solution offers features like dynamic data mapping, privacy documentation management, one-click reports, and enhanced data visualization.
The leadership transition at GDPR Register represents a strategic move aligned with the company’s vision of making data compliance challenges more accessible to businesses. Beyond enhancing product development and user interface, the company aims to fortify its brand and amplify the value it delivers to clients.
In Krete’s words, “My experience gives me confidence in leading the company. I’ve built a global data protection system from scratch and know how to create a privacy program that can save time and resources. Our priority at the moment is enhancing our product, user interface, functionality, and brand to increase value for our clients.”
With Krete Paal as CEO, GDPR Register’s future is poised for innovation, progress, and a deep commitment to data protection. As data privacy becomes increasingly pivotal, the company is primed to lead the way in simplifying GDPR compliance.
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