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Johan Van Der Walt

Houston

Summary

Accomplished consulting leader with extensive experience driving strategic transformations and customer growth across diverse industries. Proven track record of delivering high-impact projects globally, enhancing client engagement, and optimizing operational performance. Skilled in building strong client partnerships and leading cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and drive revenue growth.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Managing Director

Protiviti
07.2022 - Current

Key Roles

  • Client Leader: Spearheaded strategic initiatives for a Global Bank, focusing on technology modernization, risk management, and enhancing employee and customer trust.
  • Technology Advisory: Designed and implemented innovative growth strategies for clients, developed new offerings to take to market, and overseeing delivery.

Sample Projects

  • Data Monetization Strategy: Developed a comprehensive strategy for an AI firm to monetize data assets, resulting in new customer acquisition and revenue streams.
  • Fraud Detection Tool Integration: Assessed and integrated advanced fraud detection solutions, significantly improving client security and customer trust.
  • Fintech Operations Setup: Guided a London based Fintech in securing a US Bank License and establishing client-centric operational frameworks to launch their new products.

Metrics

  • Achieved 20% year-over-year growth in client account.
  • Closed 35 deals ranging from $50k to $6MM across 4 continents and in every solution area of the firm.
  • Negotiated 3 Master Service Agreements for the firm.

Partner

IBM
07.2017 - 07.2022

Key Role

  • Enterprise Strategy and iX Leader: Directed enterprise-level strategies to improve customer interactions and drive new revenue through innovative technology solutions.

Sample Projects

  • Trading Platform Development: Led the creation of an advanced trading platform that improved customer engagement, increased compliance, and streamlined user experience.
  • Portfolio Optimization: Managed the divestment of a portfolio company.
  • AI-Driven Wealth Management Solutions: Developed innovative customer experience for wealth managers, utilizing AI to deliver personalized insights and recommendations.

Metrics

  • Managed $3MM - $5MM in annual revenue.
  • Supported sales of $100MM+ in technology projects, including IBM Software.

Core Banking Advisory and Products Consultant

FIS / Capco
01.2015 - 07.2017
  • Focused on bringing new technology solutions to market.

Investment Strategy and Capital Deployment

Route 66 Ventures
09.2013 - 12.2014
  • Supporting early-stage financial services companies.

Strategy Consultant

Deloitte Consulting
05.2010 - 09.2013
  • Focused on delivery of strategy projects for clients globally.

Policy Analyst

Mercatus Center
05.2008 - 05.2010
  • Responsible for supporting research initiatives and policy advocacy.

Education

M.A. - Applied Economics

George Mason University

B.A. - Government and History

The University of Texas at Austin

Skills

  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Customer Experience and Growth Strategy
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Agile Delivery and Product Development
  • Cross-Functional Team Leadership

Timeline

Managing Director

Protiviti
07.2022 - Current

Partner

IBM
07.2017 - 07.2022

Core Banking Advisory and Products Consultant

FIS / Capco
01.2015 - 07.2017

Investment Strategy and Capital Deployment

Route 66 Ventures
09.2013 - 12.2014

Strategy Consultant

Deloitte Consulting
05.2010 - 09.2013

Policy Analyst

Mercatus Center
05.2008 - 05.2010

B.A. - Government and History

The University of Texas at Austin

M.A. - Applied Economics

George Mason University