Vanessa Wu

Vanessa Wu is a key executive at Rippling, a workforce management platform that unifies HR, IT, finance, and other business functions. Her roles and background include:

Current Positions at Rippling

• General Counsel (since June 2019)
• Member of the Insurance & Regulatory Committee (since May 2021)
• President of Rippling Payments, Inc. (since December 2019)

As General Counsel, Wu oversees legal matters for the company. Her role on the Insurance & Regulatory Committee involves providing oversight for Rippling's licensed subsidiaries, including those handling PEO (Professional Employer Organization), insurance, and payment services.13

Professional Experience

Before joining Rippling, Wu held notable positions:

• General Counsel at LiveRamp (2016-2019)
• Division Counsel at Acxiom's LiveRamp Division (2016-2018)
• Senior Associate at Latham & Watkins (2010-2016)

Education and Certifications

• J.D. from University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law (Order of the Coif)
• A.B. in History from Princeton University (cum laude)
• CIPP/US certification from the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP)3

Expertise and Contributions

Wu has significant experience in data privacy and compliance. At Rippling, she has been instrumental in developing robust compliance programs for various products and services. She emphasizes the importance of transparency and proper safeguards in managing employee data and business systems.12

Wu's expertise extends to areas such as:

• Data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Insurance compliance
• Anti-money laundering programs
• Fraud detection and risk mitigation

Her work at Rippling involves ensuring the company maintains compliance with various rules and regulations across different operational areas, contributing to the platform's ability to provide seamless, efficient, and compliant services to businesses.12