Cillian Kieran is the founder and CEO of Ethyca, a technology company specializing in data privacy and compliance solutions. With a background in software engineering and product development, Cillian has a deep understanding of the technical and ethical challenges associated with data privacy in the digital age.

In addition to leading Ethyca, Cillian is the creator of Fides, the world’s most widely used privacy engineering platform. Fides enables developers to build privacy-first applications, integrating compliance directly into the software development process. The platform has been instrumental in helping organizations worldwide navigate the complex landscape of global privacy regulations.

Cillian is known for his thought leadership in the privacy space, often speaking at industry events and contributing to discussions on the future of data protection. His work at Ethyca and the development of Fides reflect his commitment to creating technology that balances innovation with respect for individual privacy rights.

Rowena brings years of experience in product development of ad-supported casual games on mobile and web. Most recently, she led product at Jump Ramp Games where she was responsible for the strategic direction and vision of the consumer-facing mobile apps. This included the development and launch of several games, supporting internal tools, and ad monetization services. In addition to product leadership, Rowena also has a background in digital marketing. In her spare time, Rowena enjoys trying out new recipes and traveling.

Jared joins the IAB Tech Lab team to support the product development of privacy and addressability standards. Prior to joining Tech Lab, Jared spent the past decade at Dstillery and Permutive building products for both the buy and sell sides of the advertising ecosystem. Jared is a native Philadelphian with a shameless passion for the Eagles and all things Philly sports, and attended the University of Maryland which turned him into an avid Terrapin fan. In his spare time, you can find Jared in the mountains skiing, hiking, or camping.