CMI Media Group and Compas Promote Leanne Smith to Chief Data Privacy Officer to Advance Enterprise Governance and Address Evolving Industry Landscape

Source: The Manila times
Published on: 2026-10-21 13:28

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 ent...

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