Christian Walther
About Christian Walther
Christian Walther is the Director of Enterprise Transformation, Strategy, and Execution at Fannie Mae in Washington D.C., with a diverse background in product management and business development across various industries.
Current Role at Fannie Mae
Christian Walther is currently the Director of Enterprise Transformation, Strategy, and Execution at Fannie Mae in Washington D.C. In this role, he oversees strategic initiatives aimed at driving enterprise-wide transformation. His responsibilities include formulating and executing strategies to enhance organizational performance and efficiency.
Previous Position at Fannie Mae
From 2006 to 2008, Christian Walther served as the Senior Product Manager for SF Underwriting Solutions at Fannie Mae. Located in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area, he was responsible for managing product solutions that improved underwriting efficiency and accuracy for single-family loans.
Career at MSCI Inc.
Christian Walther worked at MSCI Inc. from 2003 to 2006 as a Senior Product Manager for ESG Solutions. During this tenure, he led product management functions focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria, helping clients integrate these metrics into their investment strategies.
Educational Background
Christian Walther holds multiple academic credentials. He earned a Graduate Certificate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in 2020. Prior to that, he received a Graduate Certificate in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management from University of Maryland Global Campus in 2005. He also completed his MBA at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2003 and holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Old Dominion University, obtained in 1994.
Key Initiatives and Contributions
Throughout his career, Christian Walther has led significant initiatives to streamline processes and enhance operational efficiency. He played a key role in Fannie Mae's Cloud Transformation efforts, focusing on portfolio training for migrations and governance practices. Additionally, he implemented process mapping for Third Party Vendor Risk Assessments and developed strategies to enhance production monitoring systems. His application of Lean and Design Thinking practices has driven high-ROI outcomes across various projects.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
Christian Walther has successfully managed a team of internal consultants for the CIO business unit, achieving year-over-year OKRs and scaling capabilities as per customer needs. He has also mentored several consultants who have advanced to become Directors within the company. His leadership has been instrumental in improving employee satisfaction and creating an enabling environment for development and operations teams.