With over 15 years of international experience, Jenna translates technical complexities into actionable business strategies that protect organizations while driving innovation. Her unique background as both a former law firm partner and in-house counsel for firms including Santander, Columbia Threadneedle Investments (part of Ameriprise Financial Inc.), Schroders and JP Morgan, offers clients pragmatic solutions that balance compliance with commercial objectives.
Jenna Franklin is a distinguished advisor at the intersection of artificial intelligence, data governance, cybersecurity and risk management.
In her current role Jenna is the Asst. General Counsel for Data Governance, Privacy, and Cybersecurity at Cencora, a global healthcare company.
Jenna is a Board Advisor to the PICCASO Organisation and leading the inaugural PICCASO Africa Awards in 2025, Co-Chair of the Data Protection Finance Group (DPFG), founding member, European chapter of Women Leaders in Data and AI (WLDA) and regularly speaks at key global events including Black Hat, AI Summit Series, and ISACA. Named among the “World’s Most Influential Leaders in AI” by CIO Look (2024), Jenna partners with enterprise leaders and government bodies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and capitalize on emerging technologies.