Devon Walker ACMA, CGMA

Evaluator
DISC Type : csd

Senior Manager: Information Security & IT Audit at Riverty

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Overview

Devon is a Senior Manager for Information Security & IT Audit at Riverty, specializing in digital trust and compliance. A Chartered Management Accountant and Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), he has an extensive background in IT audit for multinational SOX entities from his time at PwC.

Driven by a passion for solving complex problems, Devon dedicates his spare time to exploring emerging technologies to enhance project impact. He believes strongly in the power of teamwork to address intricate business challenges and drive optimal outcomes for his organization.

After attending a PwC leadership program as a participant, he was invited back two years later to be a facilitator.

Personality Overview

Hard To Convince

Quality Focused

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical

Topics They Care About

Digital Resilience (DORA)
He is actively upskilling and posting thought leadership about the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), focusing on leadership accountability and practical steps for ICT risk management.
IT Audit & Compliance
His career at PwC and Riverty has centered on IT audit, compliance, and controls, with specific experience in PCAOB/SOX regulations.
Leadership Development
Demonstrates a commitment to mentorship by facilitating a leadership program for senior associates at PwC, a program he previously attended as a participant.

Media Appearances

Devon has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Senior Manager: Information Security & IT Audit at Riverty
4-2024 - 8-2025
Manager Digital Trust at PwC
3-2022 - 4-2024
Senior Associate II at PwC
1-2021 - 2-2022
Senior Associate at PwC
11-2020 - 11-2021
Chairperson at Trainee Accountants Society

Education

2014 - 2018
Honours from Stellenbosch University
1-2020 - 3-2022
Masters from CIMA

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Insights For Selling To Devon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples
  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Be prepared for comments or questions that are critical of your product or your claims

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Don’t nudge them to do something by using the logic that others have done the same

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Devon is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Devon

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Devon move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Devon take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Devon

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