Devan Wallace

Senior Director of Client Success | Media Insights for Marketing & Communications Leaders

United Kingdom

About

As Senior Director of Client Success at Meltwater, I oversee a £7M ARR portfolio, leading a team of Account Managers, Client Success Managers, and Renewal Managers. My focus lies in aligning our go-to-market strategy with organisational objectives while fostering team development and driving enterprise and mid-market client success. Key competencies include portfolio management, media insights, and marketing intelligence solutions. With 10+ years of experience in B2B SaaS and a proven track record in Customer Success and Sales, I prioritise employee engagement and client retention. Notably, we achieved the top EMEA ranking for Net Recurring Revenue in 2023. Passionate about empowering teams and leveraging data-driven insights, I remain committed to fostering collaborative environments that deliver measurable outcomes.

Experience

  • Meltwater (8 yrs 8 mos)
    • Senior Director of Client Success | UK&I
      Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

    • Senior Director of Client Success | Key Accounts
      Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Manage a team of Account Managers, Client Success Managers, and Renewal Managers at Meltwater, driving team promotions and personal development. • Executed on the GTM strategy in 2025, ensuring successful implementation and alignment with company goals. • Responsible for Enterprise and Mid Market clients with a Portfolio of £7M in ARR

    • Director of Client Success | Key Accounts
      Feb 2023 - Jan 2025 · 2 yrs

      • Managed two offices, "Key Accounts Office" and "Influencer Marketing Office", focusing on excellence in portfolio management. • Recruited and formed "Key Accounts Office", leading to promotions and strong personal development. • Achieved the number 1 office in EMEA in 2023 for Net Recurring Revenue at Meltwater.

  • White Hot Marketing Solutions (Full-time · 3 yrs 1 mo)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

      • Defined growth and revenue retention strategy for White Hot Marketing Solutions. • Managed a team of mid-level managers to execute recruitment, sales, and brand strategy. • Aligned with Business Partners to achieve corporate goals and objectives.

    • Regional Sales Manager
      Jan 2015 - Dec 2015 · 1 yr

      • Recruited and trained a team of 20 Sales Representatives and Promotional Teams • Managed a $10M portfolio in ARR, executing on business strategy • Collaborated with Marketing to nurture brand identity

    • Sales Representative
      Mar 2014 - Dec 2014 · 10 mos

      • Conducted B2B sales and business development activities to source prospects and nurture leads. • Managed full 360 sales process to consistently exceed Sales Target by 200%. • Collaborated with team members at White Hot Marketing Solutions in Melbourne, Victoria to drive revenue growth.

  • Sales & Marketing Manager at KIA Motors South Africa
    Jan 2012 - Nov 2013 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Promotion and Event Supervisor at The Leading Edge
    Jan 2008 - Dec 2011 · 4 yrs

  • Certified Personal Trainer at Virgin Active
    Jan 2008 - Feb 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos