Chris Payne is an accomplished policy and corporate affairs practitioner with comprehensive knowledge of political institutions and policy processes in the EMEA region. Payne's skills include working on and promoting policies regarding data protection, e-commerce, marketing, tax, and retail. He is currently the Director of Digital Responsibility, Government and Public Affairs at LEGO Group where he works on responsible digital engagement with children and digital governance frameworks for multinational companies with a sensitivity for external political and societal pressures. Payne's previous work experience includes working as a Public Affairs Manager at World Federation of Advertisers (WFA), a Public Affairs Senior Account Manager at Citigate Dewe Rogerson, and a Corporate Communications Manager in Europe, Middle East and Asia at GE Intelligent Platforms. Payne also worked in the European Parliament.