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Tom Kemp named CPPA executive director; board thanks interim leadership
Summary
The California Privacy Protection Agency announced the appointment of Tom Kemp as executive director following closed‑session action; the board thanked interim executive director Tiffany Garcia and staff for their service during the transition.
The California Privacy Protection Agency announced April 4 that the board has appointed Tom Kemp as the agency’s new executive director.
Board Chair Jennifer Urban opened the meeting’s public session after a closed session and introduced Kemp to the public. "The board made the decision to appoint Tom Kemp as the agency's new executive director," Urban said during the open session announcement. Board members offered public thanks to staff and to Tiffany Garcia for stepping in as interim executive director during the transition.
Board remarks and next steps
Board members praised the work of staff through the transition. Board member Liebert and others publicly thanked interim executive director Tiffany Garcia. Urban and other members also recognized staff assistance from Tamara Colson, CPPA’s assistant chief counsel, and from Milad Dalju of the California Attorney General’s Office for their roles in the executive search process.
The appointment was made during the board’s closed session under Government Code section 1126(a)(1). The board announced the appointment in open session but did not disclose the closed‑session vote tally. The agency’s executive office and staff said they will handle the administrative transition and onboarding steps following the appointment.
Why this matters
The executive director is responsible for day‑to‑day leadership of the agency that implements California’s consumer privacy statute and proposed regulations discussed later in the same meeting. Board members said Kemp’s experience in privacy, cybersecurity and technology policy will guide implementation of the board’s regulatory agenda.
Ending
The board moved on to the item on proposed ADMT and risk‑assessment regulations after the appointment announcement.
(Administrative note: the closed‑session vote that produced the appointment was not disclosed in the public transcript; the board announced the decision in open session.)
