ROBERT M. WALKER is a forward-thinking Executive and Global Business Strategist with over 15 years of experience in private equity, financial planning, acquisitions, and process improvement. He has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, and leading strategic initiatives. His career includes a proven track record of driving organizational growth through collaborative leadership and influential decision-making to boost revenue through innovative methods.Robert is known as a collaborative business leader. He believes in building effective and talented teams and inspiring them to succeed through collaboration and communication. He sets ambitious goals and has high expectations while understanding what drives people and clearly communicating with the larger organization to build a culture that is engaging at all levels.Most recently Robert joined AFS Logistics as the Chief Financial Officer and strategic thought partner to the Founder and Chief Executive Officer providing executive leadership for broad-based business issues related to the overall performance of the company. Building on his extensive executive experience, Robert is building and implementing business strategies to deliver strong financial growth and operational optimization.Previously Robert served as the Chief Financial for Rinchem Company, Inc. providing collaborative initiatives with a keen focus on long-term business strategy while working closely with business leaders to build strategies centered on growth, optimization, and cost control with the tools and resources to help give their companies a competitive edge. to build growth-focused strategies while maintaining cost control, resulting in a 20+% year-over-year revenue and income growth. Robert was also a key contributor to the marketing and sale of the company to a private equity group for nearly double the industry average price multiplePrior to Rinchem, Robert rapidly advanced from Manager to department Director at GAP Inc., holding various Director positions including Treasury, Procurement, Control, FP&A, and Strategic Projects. Robert contributed to several key initiatives including the company's efforts to expand in mainland China.