ChiefPrivacyOfficer

**Primary Purpose** The Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) is a senior executive that plays a critical role in shaping the responsible use of data and technology across the organization. The role leads our global approach to privacy, data protection, ethical data use, and privacy risk governance, ensuring we respect individual rights while enabling Company innovation and growth. The CPO provides strategic oversight to ensure personal data and AI‑driven technologies are governed and used lawfully, transparently, and fairly across all regions. By embedding strong privacy risk governance and responsible AI principles into our culture, products, and decision‑making, the CPO helps build trust with customers, employees, and partners, while protecting the organization from legal, regulatory, and reputational risk. This **Hybrid** role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters. Bright Horizons is a leading education and care company that helps employees thrive at work and at home by partnering with employers to offer high-quality child care, elder care, and educational support. Our workplace reflects this commitment—with collaborative environments, meaningful benefits, and a culture that supports both career growth and personal well-being. Whether you’re caring for children or powering the systems and partnerships that make it all possible, at Bright Horizons, **you’re the difference**. **Essential Functions/Responsibilities** * ** _Enterprise Privacy Strategy & Governance_** * Define and execute a global privacy strategy aligned with corporate, digital, and AI objectives. * Establish and lead enterprise-wide privacy governance frameworks, policies, and standards. * Co-Chair Global Privacy & Information Security Governance Committee. * **_Executive Leadership & Board Engagement_** * Provide privacy and risk reporting to Company executive leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board. * Influence executive decision-making across strategy, technology, product, and ope