Donal Gallagher
About Donal Gallagher
Donal Gallagher is the Director of Internal Audit at Klaviyo, where he specializes in first-year SOX implementations for high-growth emerging technology companies. He has extensive experience in operational audits and Enterprise Risk Management, having previously worked at DigitalOcean and The Walt Disney Company.
Work at Klaviyo
Donal Gallagher currently serves as the Director of Internal Audit at Klaviyo, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on implementing first-year Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for high-growth emerging technology companies. Prior to this, he worked as a Senior Manager of Internal Audit at Klaviyo for two years, starting in 2022. His responsibilities include overseeing internal audit processes and ensuring effective risk management strategies are in place.
Previous Experience at DigitalOcean
Before joining Klaviyo, Donal Gallagher worked at DigitalOcean as a Senior Manager of Internal Audit from 2020 to 2022. He also served as an Internal Audit Manager at DigitalOcean from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at DigitalOcean involved enhancing internal controls and audit processes, contributing to the company's operational efficiency and compliance.
Background in Risk Management
Donal Gallagher has a solid background in risk management, having worked as a Risk Management Consultant at The Walt Disney Company from 2015 to 2017. His role involved assessing and mitigating risks associated with various business operations. Additionally, he gained extensive experience as a Senior Risk Consultant at KPMG US from 2011 to 2018, where he focused on developing risk management frameworks for diverse clients.
Education and Expertise
Donal Gallagher studied at the University of Galway, where he earned a degree in Accounting and Management Information Systems from 2007 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in operational audits and developing Enterprise Risk Management frameworks. He specializes in establishing controls over complex home-grown billing systems, which is critical for technology companies.