Matthias Glatthaar is a distinguished privacy law expert and the Data Protection Officer (DPO) of Switzerland's largest retailer, Migros-Genossenschafts-Bund.

He is a highly sought-after speaker on privacy regulations and the legal aspects of digitalization, with a background in corporate law and a strong focus on privacy laws.

Matthias holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Harvard Law School and a Ph.D. in Law from the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

As an IAPP-certified privacy professional with credentials such as CIPP/E, CIPM, and certified OneTrust user, Matthias Glatthaar is recognized for his expertise in data protection.

He is a co-creator of Privacy Icons and serves as a board member of the Swiss Association for Corporate Data Protection (VUD), showcasing his commitment to promoting privacy standards.

Listed among Switzerland's leading in-house counsels by The Legal 500 GC Powerlist, Matthias Glatthaar has a rich background as a corporate/M&A attorney prior to specializing in privacy law.

Beyond his legal pursuits, Matthias is known for his tech and gadget enthusiasm, photography hobby, and fondness for craft beer, along with an appreciation for pop culture.

In addition to his current role at Migros, Matthias Glatthaar has held various positions including being a Board Member at Verein Unternehmens-Datenschutz (VUD), Co-President at Privacy Icons, Senior Legal Counsel at TX Group AG, and a series of roles at VISCHER AG.

His educational journey encompasses a diverse range of studies, including a Licentiate of Law (lic. iur.) and a Doctor of Law (Dr. iur.) from the University of St. Gallen-Hochschule für Wirtschafts-, Rechts- und Sozialwissenschaften, making him a well-rounded expert in the legal field.