Excellent session - [Michael] was very experienced, and his content, delivery, and overall presentation were well above the overall standard.
— IAPP Global Privacy Summit 2025 attendee
Michael Adler is the co-founder of Aetos Data Consulting, where he serves as a compliance and governance specialist, focusing on data privacy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) governance, and the intersection of risk and business growth. With 20+ years of experience in high-stakes regulatory environments, Michael has held roles at the Defense Intelligence Agency, Amazon, and Autodesk. Michael holds a Master of Studies (M.St.) in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge, a Juris Doctor (JD) from Vanderbilt University, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from George Washington University. Michael’s work helps growing companies build defensible governance and data provenance practices that reduce risk exposure.
