M.K. Onyekwere
Founder, Janus Compliance · AI Governance Expert · CIPP/E
I've spent the last decade making sure large organisations don't break data protection law — across investment banking, asset management, healthcare, and global corporate services. The kind of places where a compliance failure isn't just a fine, it's front-page news.
Now I build AI systems that are compliant from the start.
Credentials
- CIPP/E — Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (IAPP)
- LLB, LLM — Legal qualifications
- Admitted Solicitor
- 10+ years in financial services compliance and data protection
Experience
Over a decade across major financial institutions and global corporate services — investment banking, asset management, healthcare, and multinational compliance. Roles spanning data protection, privacy, regulatory compliance, and data governance.
What I Do Now
I founded Janus Compliance because I kept seeing the same problem: businesses want AI but the people building it don't understand compliance, and the people who understand compliance can't build anything.
I can do both. I've built a deepfake detection engine from scratch. I've built a trust scoring platform for AI agents. And I've spent years writing DPIAs, reviewing DPAs, and advising on GDPR at scale.
The EU AI Act high-risk deadline hits August 2026. Most SMEs aren't ready. I'm here to build what they need and make sure it passes muster.
Areas of Expertise
- GDPR compliance for AI systems
- EU AI Act risk classification and compliance
- Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
- Nigeria Data Protection Act (NDPA) compliance
- AI chatbot and automation development
- Privacy-by-design architecture
- Cross-border data transfer mechanisms