Rich Walker
About Rich Walker
Rich Walker serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Oregon Tool, where he has worked since 2020. He previously held senior roles at Fiskars Group and Fiskars Brands, contributing to human resources and marketing efforts over a span of nearly two decades.
Current Role at Oregon Tool
Rich Walker serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Oregon Tool, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has guided the organization through significant changes while ensuring alignment with strategic imperatives. His leadership focuses on developing high-performance teams that achieve exceptional results. Walker has successfully influenced key stakeholders and large groups within the company to embrace new strategic directions.
Previous Experience at Fiskars Group
Before joining Oregon Tool, Rich Walker worked at Fiskars Group as the Senior Vice President of Category Marketing and R&D from 2019 to 2020. His tenure at Fiskars Group lasted one year, during which he contributed to the company's marketing strategies and research initiatives.
Long-Term Role at Fiskars Brands
Rich Walker spent 13 years at Fiskars Brands, where he held the position of Senior Vice President of Global Human Resources from 2006 to 2019. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Total Rewards from 2001 to 2006. His extensive experience at Fiskars Brands involved overseeing various human resources functions and developing compensation strategies.
Educational Background
Rich Walker studied at Kalamazoo College from 1989 to 1993, where he completed a four-year degree. His educational background has contributed to his expertise in human resources and organizational leadership.