Board Member Spotlight: Adj. Prof. Dr. Greg Dzsinich, LLM, CIPP/E
Member of the CyAN Board (Paris) | Adjunct Professor at EMLYON Business School (Lyon) | Co-Managing Partner at Eversheds Sutherland (Budapest)
Adj. Prof. Dr. Greg Dzsinich is a legal expert with a strong academic foundation and an unwavering dedication to international cybersecurity and digital trust. His leadership across sectors and his ability to move between practice and policy make him a valued voice within the CyAN community.
Greg’s decision to join the CyAN Board was influenced by the association’s unique identity as a multidisciplinary, global trust network. His long-standing friendship with Jean-Christophe Le Toquin, CyAN’s President, also played a key role. Greg has always admired Jean-Christophe’s pure dedication and saw in CyAN a platform that aligns both professionally and personally with his values. For Greg, joining CyAN was not only a professional step. It was also a human one, grounded in shared purpose and collaboration.
Serving on the Board gives Greg the opportunity to engage with cybersecurity issues on a global scale while continuing his role as co-managing partner at Eversheds Sutherland in Budapest. He values the ability to combine strategy, legal insight, and international cooperation to help build a safer digital environment. Personally, he finds fulfillment in contributing to a network of experts who share a commitment to trust, integrity, and meaningful impact.
Greg believes that CyAN’s greatest contribution to the global cyber community is its ability to bring together experts from legal, technical, policy, and academic backgrounds. This diversity of expertise is essential for tackling the complex and evolving nature of digital threats. Within this trusted environment, members can exchange ideas openly, build knowledge collectively, and offer informed proposals to decision-makers around the world. In Greg’s view, CyAN functions both as a think tank and as a resource for capacity building, helping to raise standards and strengthen resilience across sectors and borders.
His passion lies at the intersection of law, ethics, and technology. With a background in criminal investigations, cybercrime, data protection, and privacy, Greg is particularly invested in ensuring that legal frameworks evolve responsibly alongside innovation. He is especially interested in how artificial intelligence, when guided properly, can coexist with human rights, ethical design, and democratic safeguards.
Looking to the future, Greg encourages CyAN to focus on expanding its policy influence and increasing its contributions to emerging challenges. He sees a need for stronger guidance on issues such as AI governance and international data flows. He also identifies potential risks related to AI-driven cybercrime and disinformation. As CyAN grows, he believes it must continue to build trust, respond quickly to technological shifts, and ensure that its not-for-profit mission remains well supported and well resourced.
Among the changes he has observed in the cybersecurity landscape, Greg is particularly concerned by the widespread use of disinformation as a weapon. He views this as a societal threat that is exacerbated by technology. At the same time, he feels encouraged by the growing public understanding that cybersecurity and data protection are not niche concerns. They are strategic priorities. This increasing awareness supports the kind of holistic and forward-thinking approaches that CyAN promotes.
Outside of his leadership roles, Greg is committed to education and bridging the gap between theory and practice. He teaches at Emlyon Business School and frequently participates as a guest lecturer or judge at international events, including the WhiteHat Conference at Boston University and the Northeastern Security Symposium in New Jersey. He enjoys the exchange of ideas that happens when academic research is tested against real-world challenges and when practical insights are brought into the classroom. This feedback loop shapes his work and helps him stay grounded in both rigor and relevance.
Beyond his professional and academic commitments, Greg finds balance in his personal passions. He is an avid cook and a competition sailor. Both pursuits reflect his appreciation for creativity, discipline, and teamwork.
What keeps him motivated is the potential to make a meaningful impact. He is energized by the intellectual challenges that come with blending law, technology, and policy. He also draws strength from the collaborative spirit within CyAN. For Greg, working alongside others who are just as passionate about protecting democratic institutions and advancing privacy rights is both inspiring and rewarding. His commitment is anchored in a belief that a secure and trustworthy digital future is possible, and that CyAN plays a crucial role in making it happen.
One idea that continues to guide his leadership comes from his time at Microsoft. When he joined the company in 2008, he was struck by a powerful metaphor. If we sit in one boat, we must not only row well. We must also remain in rhythm if we want to win as a team. This mindset has stayed with him. It reflects his belief that individual effort only becomes meaningful when it supports a shared goal and that true leadership involves listening, aligning, and moving forward together.