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David Walker
Senior Fellow

Honorable David Walker

Member Since 1999

Biography

Over 40 years of executive leadership experience in the private, government and the non-profit sectors. Recognized expert in strategic planning, government transformation/ performance/accountability, fiscal policy, human capital, and citizen education/engagement.

History of Employment

Position Division Organization Start End
Senior Strategic Advisor PricewaterhouseCoopers 2015 2017
Founder and Chief Executive Officer Comeback America Initiative 2010 2013
President and Chief Executive Officer Peter G. Peterson Foundation 2008 2010
Comptroller General of the United States U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) 1998 2008
Partner and Global Managing Director Arthur Andersen, LLP 1989 1998
Public Trustee U.S. Social Security and Medicare Trust Funds 1990 1995
Assistant Secretary of Labor for Pensions and Welfare Benefits Programs U.S. Department of Labor 1987 1989
Acting Executive Director Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation 1983 1985

Expertise

Primary Sector

Federal

Primary Functions

Academic Faculty Budgeting and Finance Change Management Human Capital Intergovernmental Nonprofit / NGO leadership Organizational Structure/Design/Development Performance Measurement Program Evaluation Risk Management State Government Strategic Planning
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