CMI Media Group and Compas Promote Leanne Smith to Chief Data Privacy Officer to Advance Enterprise Governance and Address Evolving Industry Landscape
Key Highlights
- ➤Leanne Smith promoted to Chief Data Privacy Officer across CMI Media Group and Compas
- ➤Smith will oversee enterprise privacy, data management, automation, reporting, and compliance
- ➤Privacy program covers HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, U.S. state mandates, and NAI guidelines
- ➤CMI Media Group Data Analytics team nearly doubled under Smith’s leadership over five years
Expert Statements
Paul Kallukaran, Chief Data & AI Officer
“Leanne has consistently demonstrated exceptional vision, strategic awareness, and a passion for translating complex business needs into actionable data strategies.”
Paul Kallukaran, Chief Data & AI Officer
“Our clients want the assurance that their data practices are compliant, resilient, and built to withstand shifting regulatory landscapes.”
Paul Kallukaran, Chief Data & AI Officer
“Under Leanne’s leadership over the past five years, the Data Analytics team nearly doubled and expanded to include critical Business Intelligence and Business Process functions.”
Paul Kallukaran, Chief Data & AI Officer
“Her deep expertise makes her the ideal leader to drive enterprise privacy and data governance forward across our organizations as we continue our strong growth trajectory.”
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CMI Media Group, a WPP company (NYSE: WPP), alongside sister agency Compas, today announced the promotion of Leanne Smith to Chief Data Privacy Officer across both organizations. The dual-agency appointment underscores sustained business growth and a strategic commitment to staying ahead of evolving client needs, emerging technologies, and complex global regulatory frameworks.
As healthcare marketing and life sciences media navigate increasingly intricate privacy mandates, rapid advancements in AI, and expanding data ecosystems, Smith’s elevation ensures both CMI Media Group and Compas continue to set the industry standard for responsible, future-proof innovation. In her role across both agencies, Smith will lead a specialized team of experts spanning data management, automation, reporting, privacy, and compliance. She will oversee the enterprise-wide integration of new technologies, data sources, and operational processes, ensuring that all data practices remain sustainable, repeatable, measurable, and strictly aligned with global regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and industry standards.
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