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Author & Expert on Big Data, Analytics, Risk & International Business

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Russell Walker Biography

Russell Walker helps companies develop strategies to manage risk and harness value through analytics and big data. In 2019, he joined the faculty of the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington as Director of Experiential Learning in Analytics and Associate Teaching Professor in Marketing and International Business. He leads numerous programs and classes on digital disruption, data science, marketing, and analytics. He founded and leads Walker Bernardo, a consulting firm focused on analytics, data science, risk management, and strategy.

Walker was a Clinical Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Associate Director of the Zell Center for Risk Research, where he developed and taught leading and novel executive programs on Big Data and Analytics, Strategic Data-Driven Marketing, Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, and Global Leadership. While at Kellogg, Walker found and led the Kellogg PRMIA Complete Course in Executive Education for Risk Management. He founded and led the popular Analytical Consulting Lab and Risk Lab, experiential classes, with real-world projects in analytics and risk evaluation. He was awarded the Kellogg Impact award by Kellogg MBA students for excellence and impact in teaching Enterprise Risk Management.

He is the author of the book "From Big Data to Big Profits: Success with Data and Analytics," which examines data monetization strategies and the development of data-centric business models in the new digital economy. He is also the author of the award-winning text "Winning with Risk Management," which examines the principles and practice of risk management as a competitive advantage. He authored the chapter Operational Risk in Insurance as part of "Risk Management in Financial Institutions." He serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Enterprise Risk Management. He has also authored many popular business cases, and the Aspen Institute, Harvard Business School Press, and the Bank of England have recognized his cases for excellence in showcasing lessons in risk management.

His International Business Strategy research includes a comprehensive study of medical tourism opportunities for Turkey and an analysis of tourism transformation in Mexico by the Secretary of Tourism of Mexico. Walker has led executive programs in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. He frequently speaks on the opportunities with the emerging global middle class and demographic shifts driving changes in international markets. He has been invited to speak at various leading international organizations, including the US State Department, the World Bank, the SEC, The Bank of England, and the International Finance Corporation.

He serves on the Scientific and Technical Council for the Menus of Change, an initiative led by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America, to develop healthier and more environmentally sound food choices. He is a member of the board of the Education and Technology Committee of the Morton Arboretum. He was a board member of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he developed support programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs and worked with US senators on US Latino matters.

He is often quoted in the Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, the International Herald Tribune, the Washington Post, and CNN, among other news media, and has been invited to share his perspective internationally at the IESE Business School in Spain, Oxford University in England, the Amsterdam Institute of Finance in The Netherlands, the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, and the Indian School of Business in India. Additionally, he has advised leading firms, including Microsoft, the CME Group, John Deere, IBM, Teradata, Discover Financial, Capital One Financial, PepsiCo, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Hyatt, among others.

Walker began his career with Capital One Financial, Inc., where he served as a corporate strategist specializing in the advancement of analytics in the enterprise for the purposes of improved marketing and risk management. He founded and led multiple centers of excellence in analytical fields while at Capital One. His worked also included international market entry evaluation and technology review.

He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University, where he studied catastrophic risk analysis. He also holds an MS from Cornell University, an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University and a BS from the University of South Florida. Walker speaks Spanish.

Speaking Topics
  • Risk Management

    • Winning with Risk Management
    • Operational Risk to the Enterprise
    • Enterprise Risk Management
    • Lessons from the Great Recession

  • Big Data & Analytics

    • Strategic Data-Driven Marketing
    • Learning from Your Customer Data
    • How to Get Started with Big Data & Analytics
    • Leveraging Big Data and Analytics for Success
    • Strategies for Monetizing Big Data
    • Data Science for the Executive

  • Enterprise Topics

    • Managing Reputational and Regulatory Risks
    • Data Breaches, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Concerns
    • Corporate Governance of Data • Rise of the Chief Data Officer
    • Success with Millennials, Boomers, and Gen X
    • Managing an Intergenerational Workforce

  • Global Strategies

    • The World in 2050 • Global Changes and Opportunities for Growth
    • The Emerging Middle Class: Who, Where, What will they Do?
    • Changing World Demographics: Preparing for an Aging World
    • Agriculture and the Food Supply for 7B
    • Strategies for Developing International Markets

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Books
From Big Data to Big Profits: Success with Data and Analytics

From Big Data to Big Profits: Success with Data and Analytics

Winning with Risk Management (Financial Engineering and Risk Management - Volume 2)

Winning with Risk Management (Financial Engineering and Risk Management - Volume 2)

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  • How do I book Russell Walker to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Russell Walker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Russell Walker, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Russell Walker or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Russell Walker

    Speaking fees for Russell Walker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Russell Walker are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Russell Walker, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Russell Walker speak about?

  • Where does Russell Walker travel from?

    Russell Walker generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Russell Walker’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Russell Walker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Russell Walker for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Russell Walker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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Russell Walker Biography

Russell Walker helps companies develop strategies to manage risk and harness value through analytics and big data. In 2019, he joined the faculty of the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington as Director of Experiential Learning in Analytics and Associate Teaching Professor in Marketing and International Business. He leads numerous programs and classes on digital disruption, data science, marketing, and analytics. He founded and leads Walker Bernardo, a consulting firm focused on analytics, data science, risk management, and strategy.

Walker was a Clinical Professor at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University and Associate Director of the Zell Center for Risk Research, where he developed and taught leading and novel executive programs on Big Data and Analytics, Strategic Data-Driven Marketing, Enterprise Risk, Operational Risk, and Global Leadership. While at Kellogg, Walker found and led the Kellogg PRMIA Complete Course in Executive Education for Risk Management. He founded and led the popular Analytical Consulting Lab and Risk Lab, experiential classes, with real-world projects in analytics and risk evaluation. He was awarded the Kellogg Impact award by Kellogg MBA students for excellence and impact in teaching Enterprise Risk Management.

He is the author of the book "From Big Data to Big Profits: Success with Data and Analytics," which examines data monetization strategies and the development of data-centric business models in the new digital economy. He is also the author of the award-winning text "Winning with Risk Management," which examines the principles and practice of risk management as a competitive advantage. He authored the chapter Operational Risk in Insurance as part of "Risk Management in Financial Institutions." He serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Enterprise Risk Management. He has also authored many popular business cases, and the Aspen Institute, Harvard Business School Press, and the Bank of England have recognized his cases for excellence in showcasing lessons in risk management.

His International Business Strategy research includes a comprehensive study of medical tourism opportunities for Turkey and an analysis of tourism transformation in Mexico by the Secretary of Tourism of Mexico. Walker has led executive programs in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East, and Europe. He frequently speaks on the opportunities with the emerging global middle class and demographic shifts driving changes in international markets. He has been invited to speak at various leading international organizations, including the US State Department, the World Bank, the SEC, The Bank of England, and the International Finance Corporation.

He serves on the Scientific and Technical Council for the Menus of Change, an initiative led by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America, to develop healthier and more environmentally sound food choices. He is a member of the board of the Education and Technology Committee of the Morton Arboretum. He was a board member of the Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, where he developed support programs for Hispanic entrepreneurs and worked with US senators on US Latino matters.

He is often quoted in the Financial Times, Forbes, Bloomberg, the International Herald Tribune, the Washington Post, and CNN, among other news media, and has been invited to share his perspective internationally at the IESE Business School in Spain, Oxford University in England, the Amsterdam Institute of Finance in The Netherlands, the Sasin Graduate Institute of Business Administration at Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, and the Indian School of Business in India. Additionally, he has advised leading firms, including Microsoft, the CME Group, John Deere, IBM, Teradata, Discover Financial, Capital One Financial, PepsiCo, Raytheon, Northrop Grumman, and Hyatt, among others.

Walker began his career with Capital One Financial, Inc., where he served as a corporate strategist specializing in the advancement of analytics in the enterprise for the purposes of improved marketing and risk management. He founded and led multiple centers of excellence in analytical fields while at Capital One. His worked also included international market entry evaluation and technology review.

He received his Ph.D. from Cornell University, where he studied catastrophic risk analysis. He also holds an MS from Cornell University, an Executive MBA from the Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University and a BS from the University of South Florida. Walker speaks Spanish.

Russell Walker Speaking Topics

  • Risk Management

    • Winning with Risk Management
    • Operational Risk to the Enterprise
    • Enterprise Risk Management
    • Lessons from the Great Recession

  • Big Data & Analytics

    • Strategic Data-Driven Marketing
    • Learning from Your Customer Data
    • How to Get Started with Big Data & Analytics
    • Leveraging Big Data and Analytics for Success
    • Strategies for Monetizing Big Data
    • Data Science for the Executive

  • Enterprise Topics

    • Managing Reputational and Regulatory Risks
    • Data Breaches, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Concerns
    • Corporate Governance of Data • Rise of the Chief Data Officer
    • Success with Millennials, Boomers, and Gen X
    • Managing an Intergenerational Workforce

  • Global Strategies

    • The World in 2050 • Global Changes and Opportunities for Growth
    • The Emerging Middle Class: Who, Where, What will they Do?
    • Changing World Demographics: Preparing for an Aging World
    • Agriculture and the Food Supply for 7B
    • Strategies for Developing International Markets

Russell Walker Videos

  • Strategies for Monetizing Big Data: Netflix
    Dr. Russell Walker, professor at the Kellogg School of Management and author of “From Big Data to Big Profits”, says that data is an asset--one...
  • SPEAKER RUSSELL WALKER: Success with Multiple Generations
    Northwestern University's Professor Russell Walker discusses the characteristics, distinctions, work place values and challenges associated with the...

Russell Walker Books

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FAQs on booking Russell Walker

  • How do I book Russell Walker to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Russell Walker for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Russell Walker, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Russell Walker or any other speaker of your choice.
  • What are the speaker fees for Russell Walker

    Speaking fees for Russell Walker, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Russell Walker are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and under $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Russell Walker, click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Russell Walker speak about?

  • Where does Russell Walker travel from?

    Russell Walker generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA, but can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. For more details, please contact an AAE Booking agent.
  • Who is Russell Walker’s agent?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully booked keynote speakers like Russell Walker for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Availability button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Russell Walker for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Russell Walker or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best, unbiased speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.

Russell Walker is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Risk Management, Big Data & Analytics, Enterprise Topics and Global Strategies. The estimated speaking fee range to book Russell Walker for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Russell Walker generally travels from Seattle, WA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Rachel Tobac, Rachel Wilson, April Falcon Doss, Adam Levin and Andrew Busch. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Russell Walker for an upcoming live or virtual event.

Russell Walker Speaking Topics

  • Risk Management

    • Winning with Risk Management
    • Operational Risk to the Enterprise
    • Enterprise Risk Management
    • Lessons from the Great Recession

  • Big Data & Analytics

    • Strategic Data-Driven Marketing
    • Learning from Your Customer Data
    • How to Get Started with Big Data & Analytics
    • Leveraging Big Data and Analytics for Success
    • Strategies for Monetizing Big Data
    • Data Science for the Executive

  • Enterprise Topics

    • Managing Reputational and Regulatory Risks
    • Data Breaches, Privacy, and Cybersecurity Concerns
    • Corporate Governance of Data • Rise of the Chief Data Officer
    • Success with Millennials, Boomers, and Gen X
    • Managing an Intergenerational Workforce

  • Global Strategies

    • The World in 2050 • Global Changes and Opportunities for Growth
    • The Emerging Middle Class: Who, Where, What will they Do?
    • Changing World Demographics: Preparing for an Aging World
    • Agriculture and the Food Supply for 7B
    • Strategies for Developing International Markets

Russell Walker Speaker Videos

  • Strategies for Monetizing Big Data: Netflix
    Dr. Russell Walker, professor at the Kellogg School of Management and author of “From Big Data to Big Profits”, says that data is an asset--one that can be monetized. He discusses the...
    SPEAKER RUSSELL WALKER: Success with Multiple Generations
    Northwestern University's Professor Russell Walker discusses the characteristics, distinctions, work place values and challenges associated with the three main generations in today's workforce:...

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