Shirin Merkli

Shirin A. H. Merkli is an accomplished legal professional specializing in data protection and privacy law, currently serving as a Data Protection Officer at Romande Energie since August 2022. Previously, Merkli held various legal counsel positions, including at Tamoil SA, L'Oréal, Mondelēz International, and Compass Group, where responsibilities encompassed drafting contracts, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, and providing legal support across multiple business units. Educational qualifications include a degree from the University of Geneva in Data Protection Law, an International Legal English certification from the Europa Institut der Universität Zürich, and a Lizentiat in Rechtswissenschaften from the University of Geneva. Additional experience includes a managerial role in a family context and a claims examiner position at XL Catlin.