Deanna Walker

Deanna joined Venturity in October 2003 and currently serves as the company’s Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In her role as CRO Deanna oversees all aspects of the company’s go to market sales, marketing and client experience strategies. Deanna is also responsible for identifying and implementing new revenue channels for the firm.

What I’m Passionate About

There’s nothing I enjoy more than spending the day onsite at a client’s office learning about their business and strategizing on ways to overcome obstacles and increase value. I have a true passion for all things “client facing.” Whether it’s defining the scope of an engagement, working with a business owner to solve a problem or assisting our teams with mapping out a crucial client conversation, I’m all about reimagining our client’s experience and making it memorable.

I also get energy from collaborating with our team on new lines of business as well as implementing short and long-term strategic goals for our company. I’m an evangelist for open book management and believe transparency, vulnerability and empowerment is critical to a company’s success.

Where I’ve Been

After graduating from Texas A&M University with a BBA in Finance and later an MBA from Southern Methodist University, the early part of my career was focused on Investment Banking and Leveraged Lending with Salomon Brothers, GE Capital Corporation and Banque Paribas. These experiences taught me the importance of establishing good processes and having your financial house in order.

What I Do in My Spare Time

I have been involved in and held board positions with several professional and community organizations, including the Association for Corporate Growth, Women’s Finance Exchange, SMU Business Associates Program, Genesis Women’s Shelter and National Charity League. I currently serve on the board and executive committee of St. Philip & St. Augustine Catholic Academy. In my free time, I enjoy yoga, snow skiing, hanging out with my yellow lab, Buster, and spending time with my husband and family in the Texas Hill Country.