Marina Olaya

Associate Director, Senior Privacy Counsel at Cognizant

Marina E. Moreno Olaya is a multijurisdictional lawyer with over 8 years of legal experience in Europe and the US.

She specializes in advising Fortune 500 companies on U.S. and international data privacy and cybersecurity compliance issues, including developing global data protection compliance programs across industries like telecommunications, media, health care, technology, marketing, manufacturing, banking, and retail.

Currently, Marina supports Cognizant as the Associate Director and Senior Privacy Counsel, overseeing data privacy and cybersecurity matters across the Americas, working closely with the privacy team to provide strategic advice on product and service development, privacy due diligence acquisitions, and ensuring compliance with privacy laws and regulations.

Her educational background includes a Law Degree [J.D] from Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Executive Education in Advanced Program on Intellectual and Industrial Property from IE Law School, Erasmus Annual Grant in Law from Université de Rennes I, France, and an LL.M in International Law from the University of Miami.

Marina's professional experience spans roles such as Associate at Cognizant and previous positions at JONES DAY®, Roetzel & Andress, a Consumer Health Company, and Uría Menéndez, where she gained diverse legal expertise.

With a focus on cybersecurity, privacy, and data protection, Marina has honed her skills in providing legal counsel, managing compliance issues, and supporting business teams in navigating complex legal landscapes.