Known as “The Risk Rebel,” Devon J. Euring, former Head of Risk Operations at iHeartMedia, the largest audio broadcasting company in the United States, is a risk executive who moves organizations from reactive compliance to proactive, decision-driving leadership. His philosophy is simple: risk is not a cost center. It is a competitive edge for leaders who know how to wield it.
With 15+ years across Fortune 500 environments, he led enterprise initiatives spanning operational risk, cyber risk, financial crime, and resilience. Today he is the Founder and Chief Risk Officer of Asterisk Defense, a next-generation GRC advisory firm redefining governance through AI, financial crimes cybersecurity strategy, and enterprise risk intelligence.
LEADERSHIP & ADVISORY
- Founder & Chief Risk Officer, Asterisk Defense
- Partner and Senior Advisor, CAT Investigators
- In-House Risk Strategist, Association for Women in Cryptocurrency (AWIC)
- Vice President, AWIC Texas Chapter
- Board Advisor, Coalition Against Financial Crimes and Blockchain Lex Group
- International Speaker on financial crime, digital assets, and AI governance
- Author, Risk Rewritten™: Enterprise Risk as Proactive Leadership
Devon is the architect of AURA™, an AI intelligence engine that monitors global regulatory shifts, nation-state cyber threats, and crypto enforcement in real time, giving boards and executives the foresight to act before risk becomes a crisis.
His work spans AI, blockchain, cryptocurrency, digital assets, financial crime prevention, and critical infrastructure, helping organizations navigate complexity and unlock competitive value across global markets.
Risk Rewritten™. Governance Grounded. Compliance Elevated. Technology Reimagined.