Elissa Feldman Walker

About Elissa Feldman Walker

I am an enterprise operator who builds structure, clarity, and momentum inside complex organizations.Currently a Vice President within Technology at Dun & Bradstreet, I serve as a strategic partner to the Head of Data Platforms & Engineering — driving operational rigor across large-scale transformation initiatives, vendor transitions, resource strategy, and cross-functional alignment. My role sits at the intersection of technology, finance, people strategy, and execution.I specialize in:• Turning transformation agendas into executable operating models• Building “run vs. transform” frameworks that clarify investment and accountability• Leading global vendor strategy and risk management at scale• Designing governance, dashboards, and executive reporting that drive decisions• Elevating leaders and building management layers that scaleBefore transitioning into the data and technology sector, I spent over a decade leading global operations in the localization industry — scaling teams, improving P&L performance, and building operational infrastructure in fast-growing environments.Across industries, my throughline is the same: I bring structure to ambiguity, stabilize complex initiatives, and build organizations that can execute at enterprise scale.

Experience

1. Vice President, Planning & Business Management

   Dun & Bradstreet

   Apr 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US

Education

• City St George’s, University of London

  Psychology

  2008 — 2008

• The George Washington University

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  2005 — 2009