Donald J. Walker

Biography

Mr. Walker, age 60, Magna’s Chief Executive Officer, is Management’s sole representative on the Board. He brings extensive knowledge and understanding of the automotive industry, as well as the company’s culture, operations, key personnel, customers, suppliers and the complex drivers of its success. He has demonstrated a commitment to transparent and effective leadership, responsiveness to the Board and integrity in all aspects of the company’s business, while pushing the organization to reach its full potential through World Class Manufacturing, innovation and leadership development. Mr. Walker continues to actively shape Magna’s strategic vision and mission in conjunction with the Board, with an unwavering focus on excellence in execution/implementation and legal/regulatory compliance, as well as prudence in stewardship over the company’s assets, employees, reputation and value. Mr. Walker was Canada’s 2014 Outstanding CEO of the Year™. He was also named to Fortune Magazine’s Businessperson of the Year list in 2015; Financial Post Magazine’s 2016 Power List of 25 Most Influential Individuals; Canadian Business Magazine’s 2016 ranking of Canada’s Most Powerful Business People; and Motor Trend Magazine’s 2017 Power List. Mr. Walker previously served as Magna’s Co Chief Executive Officer (2005 2010) and President and Chief Executive Officer (1994 2001). He was formerly the President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Intier Automotive Inc. (2001 2005), one of Magna’s former “spinco” public subsidiaries. Prior to joining Magna in 1987, Mr. Walker spent seven years at General Motors in various engineering and manufacturing positions. He is currently the Chair (since October 2011, previously Co Chair since 2002), of the Canadian Automotive Partnership Council (CAPC) with the Canadian federal and provincial governments, which serves to identify both short and long term priorities to help ensure the future health of the automotive industry in Canada. Mr. Walker is also the past Chairman of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association (APMA). Mr. Walker is a professional engineer (P.Eng. – Ontario) with a B.Sc in mechanical engineering (Waterloo).

Research Interest

Manufacturing, innovation ,execution/implementation and legal/regulatory compliance