Brett Walker
About Brett Walker
Brett Walker is a Senior Manager of Commercial IT at Kite Pharma, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technology delivery and relationship management, having held various roles at Astellas Pharma Europe and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Current Role at Kite Pharma
Brett Walker serves as the Senior Manager of Commercial IT at Kite Pharma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to support business strategies and drive meaningful results. His work involves overseeing IT initiatives that align with commercial objectives, ensuring that technology solutions meet the needs of the organization.
Previous Experience at Astellas Pharma Europe
Brett Walker has extensive experience at Astellas Pharma Europe, where he held multiple roles from 2006 to 2016. He began as Associate Director of Business Enhancement & Solutions, followed by positions as Associate Director of Continuous Improvement and Associate Director of Business Relationship Management. His tenure at Astellas spanned a total of five years, during which he focused on enhancing business processes and relationship management.
Experience at Macmillan Cancer Support
From 2017 to 2020, Brett Walker worked as the Business Engagement Manager for Technology at Macmillan Cancer Support. In this role, he was responsible for managing technology initiatives that supported the organization's mission. His focus was on ensuring that technology solutions effectively met the needs of the organization and its stakeholders.
Education and Professional Development
Brett Walker studied at Victoria University of Wellington, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce and Administration (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts from 1999 to 2003. He furthered his education at INSEAD, completing the Astellas Future Leaders Programme in 2015, which focused on Organizational Leadership over an 11-month period. This educational background supports his expertise in technology and business strategy.
Specialization in Relationship Management
Brett Walker specializes in relationship management, aiming to help organizations maximize the value derived from technology and digital innovation. His expertise allows him to bridge the gap between business needs and technological solutions, ensuring that organizations can effectively leverage technology to achieve their goals.