Irene Lau

Irene Lau is a legal professional with extensive experience in privacy law and corporate legal counsel. Currently serving as Head of EMEA & US Privacy and Global Privacy Counsel at Ant Group, as well as Head of Data Privacy and Lead Legal & Privacy Counsel at WorldFirst, Irene Lau has developed a strong background in data privacy and commercial contract management. Previous roles include Director of Corporate & Commercial Legal Counsel at cxLoyalty and Legal Counsel at China Unicom Europe, where responsibilities involved drafting and reviewing contracts across multiple jurisdictions. Irene Lau's early career included positions as Consultant Solicitor at Corren Troen and Adjudicator at the Financial Ombudsman Service. Educational credentials include degrees from esteemed institutions such as The London School of Economics and UCL.