Mr. Walker brings a unique combination of technical expertise, financial acumen, and hands-on investment experience to the Board. As a seasoned chemical engineer with a career at a major oil company, he developed rigorous analytical skills in project feasibility, risk assessment, and complex operational evaluations. Beyond his corporate experience, Mr. Walker has built a diversified investment portfolio spanning real estate, energy assets, and private lending. This entrepreneurial background has provided him with deep, practical insights into capital allocation, tax optimization, and value creation across multiple asset classes, positioning him to contribute meaningfully to the Board's strategic and governance
oversight.