Arno Van Der Walt
Senior technology leader and CISO
Marriott International•Bethesda, Maryland, United States
View LinkedIn ProfileExperience16+ Years
LevelCXO
Executive Overview
I've spent the last two decades leading the transformation technology ecosystems by uniting cloud, network, cybersecurity, and workplace platforms into a secure, scalable, and seamless foundation. Focused on empowering teams, accelerating delivery, and protecting the business through innovation and trust.
Career Timeline
- Marriott InternationalCurrent2018–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
- SVP Technology & Chief Information Security OfficerCurrentAug 2025–Present
- Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President2018–Present
- Jul 2018–May 2019· 10 mos
- Board of DirectorsJul 2018–May 2019
- Sep 2011–2018· 6 yrs 4 mos
- GVP & CISOSep 2011–2018
- Aug 2010–Sep 2011· 1 yr 1 mo
- Manager, EngineeringAug 2010–Sep 2011
Education
B.L.C
Bachelors in Civil Law
University of PretoriaExecutive Relationship Map
Reports To
Arno Van Der Walt
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer
Skills & Expertise
Cisco TechnologiesFirewallsInformation SecurityNetwork SecurityIT Service ManagementGovernanceSecurity Architecture DesignRisk ManagementNetwork ArchitectureIPSSolution ArchitecturePCI DSSApplication SecuritySecurityInformation Security ManagementPenetration TestingCISSPVulnerability ManagementVPNITIL