Axel is a senior lawyer specialising in data protection, marketing law and life sciences, helping organisations navigate GDPR and privacy compliance with practical, business-focused advice and a friendly, solution-oriented approach, drawing on many years of experience as an external DPO and advisor.
Data protection law and GDPR, including acting as external DPO for listed pharma and SaaS companies. Marketing and advertising law, including long-standing involvement in self-regulation and industry codes. Life sciences, with experience advising pharmaceutical and health-tech companies on privacy and compliance frameworks.
Master of Laws (LL.M.), EC Law and Human Rights, Lund University (1991–1996).
Axel is a senior lawyer with extensive experience in data protection, marketing law and the life sciences industry, gained through in-house roles, consultancy and trade associations. He supports organisations in building and maintaining robust privacy frameworks, from GDPR audits and DPIAs to ongoing advisory work for management and operational teams, and is frequently appointed as an external Data Protection Officer for listed pharmaceutical companies and a fast-growing SaaS company. Known for a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach that balances regulatory requirements with business needs, he is also a respected speaker and educator who regularly designs and delivers training programmes and contributes to international self-regulatory initiatives in data-driven marketing and research.
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