Natasha Jackson is a public policy expert, with over 25 years of experience in the information and communications technology (ICT) sector. Currently she is the Head of Public Policy and Consumer Affairs for the GSMA, the global organisation representing the interests of mobile operators worldwide.

Natasha joined the GSMA in 2006 and built up the association’s advocacy work on consumer affairs, leading the organisation’s work on data privacy, security, safety and child online protection.

Prior to joining the GSMA, Natasha worked within both blue chip international and start-up companies. She began her career in Cable & Wireless plc, where she worked in a number of roles in finance, mobile, new business development and strategy departments across European, Caribbean and Asia Pacific markets as well as in the USA.

Natasha has a BA in Economics, qualified with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, is a board member and former Chairman of FOSI and an advisory board member for Child Helpline International. She is of European origin, has lived in five continents, speaks four languages and has two children.