Arno Van Der Walt

Arno Van Der Walt

Senior technology leader and CISO

Marriott International•Bethesda, Maryland, United States

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Experience16+ 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

Professional employment history
  • 2018–Present· 8 yrs 9 mos
    • SVP Technology & Chief Information Security OfficerCurrent
      Aug 2025–Present
    • Chief Information Security Officer and Senior Vice President
      2018–Present
  • Jul 2018–May 2019· 10 mos
    • Board of Directors
      Jul 2018–May 2019
  • Sep 2011–2018· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • GVP & CISO
      Sep 2011–2018
  • Aug 2010–Sep 2011· 1 yr 1 mo
    • Manager, Engineering
      Aug 2010–Sep 2011

Education

B.L.C

Bachelors in Civil Law

University of Pretoria

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Arno Van Der Walt
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

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Cisco TechnologiesFirewallsInformation SecurityNetwork SecurityIT Service ManagementGovernanceSecurity Architecture DesignRisk ManagementNetwork ArchitectureIPSSolution ArchitecturePCI DSSApplication SecuritySecurityInformation Security ManagementPenetration TestingCISSPVulnerability ManagementVPNITIL