Kieran Donovan

Kieran Donovan is a former Latham & Watkins partner who has transitioned into entrepreneurship. He is currently the Co-Founder and CEO of k-ID, a technology platform focused on children's online safety and privacy compliance.12

Donovan's career path includes:

1. Screenwriter in New York (2008-2012)2
2. Lawyer at Corrs Chambers Westgarth in Sydney (2011-2014)2
3. Associate at Latham & Watkins in London (2014-2017)2
4. Associate at Latham & Watkins in Hong Kong (2017-2021)2
5. Partner at Latham & Watkins in Hong Kong (2022-2023)2
6. Co-Founder & CEO of k-ID (September 2023-present)2

Donovan has a background in technology, media, and data law, with a focus on gaming and social platforms.1 He has been recognized as a Data Privacy Lawyer of the Year and is a World Economic Forum Tech Pioneer for 2024.2

His educational background includes:

• Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Technology, Sydney
• Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours from the University of Technology, Sydney2

Donovan's work with k-ID aims to address complex challenges in privacy, trust, and safety, particularly for children online.13