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Terry Thornley
General Counsel (APAC) and Data Protection Officer at Spencer Stuart
Terry D. Thornley is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as the General Counsel for Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Data Protection Officer for Singapore at Spencer Stuart, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm.1
Career Progression
Thornley has been with Spencer Stuart for over 18 years, steadily advancing through various legal roles:
- Current Position: General Counsel (APAC) and Data Protection Officer (Singapore) since December 20181
- Previous Roles:
- General Counsel (APAC) in Shanghai, China (2016-2018)
- Assistant General Counsel in Chicago (2010-2016)
- Staff Attorney (2006-2010)
- Law Clerk (2005-2006)1
Education
Thornley's educational background includes:
- J.D. with Honors from Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology (2003-2006)1
- Program for Leadership Development at Harvard Business School (2018-2019)1
- BS in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona (1998-2002)1
Achievements and Recognition
Throughout his career, Thornley has received several accolades:
- Named in the GC Powerlist Southeast Asia 2022 by The Legal 5001
- Recipient of the Lou Rieger Quality Award in 2019, recognizing excellence in work quality and client service at Spencer Stuart1
- Listed in the GC Powerlist - China Teams by The Legal 500 in December 20181
Professional Interests
Thornley has shown interest in board directorship and in-house legal roles, as evidenced by his LinkedIn posts about becoming an independent director and advice for landing in-house legal positions.23
Terry D. Thornley's extensive experience in legal roles within Spencer Stuart, coupled with his educational background and industry recognition, positions him as a notable figure in the legal and compliance landscape of the executive search industry in the Asia-Pacific region.
