Jim Walker

Background

About Jim Walker

I deliver sustainable multimillion dollar outcomes in fast growing or turnaround environments. I am noted for inspiring trust and instilling vision with boards, investors and C-suite executives. My expertise is in developing and executing strategic roadmaps to expand revenue streams, penetrate marquee accounts and boost customer satisfaction, as well as re-enginering business processes to boost operational efficiency. I am a decisive, direct leader, having recruited and mentored numerous high-performing teams. Key contributions… • Revenue and Profit Growth: Developed corporate strategy to accelerate MICROS’ revenue and profit by tens of millions of dollars; introduced values-based sales methods to GE Power, fueling billions in revenue growth. • Business Turnaround: Reversed downward trajectory at Agilysys, growing annual bookings by tens of millions of dollars; increased EBIT at SoftBrands by seven figures, achieving profitability for first time in more than two years. • Strategy and Execution: Penetrated the largest hotel chains worldwide, projected to double Agilysys revenue in three years; closed nine figure contract for point-of-sale (POS) replacement at PAR Microsystems. • Global Business Leader: Introduced best practices, built multisite, multicultural operations, and led sales and business development operations across the Americas, EMEA and Asia regions; lived or worked in 55 countries. • Leadership Development: Throughout career, built performance-driven cultures and championed professional sales training; retained almost all top talent, and promoted majority of direct reports. Additional Leadership Skills … • Strategic Planning | Execution • Business Transformation | Turnaround • Global Business Development • Leadership Development • Market Positioning | Expansion • Strategic Accounts • Product Development | Launch • Venture Capital | Fund Raising • Mergers and Acquisitions • Change Management • Operational Excellence • Contract Negotiations