The Board of Pensions
Don Walker, CFA has extensive work experience in investment management. Don most recently served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer at The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) since July 2020. Prior to that, they held roles such as Vice President and Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Managing Director Investments, and Director of Investments at the same organization since 2006. Earlier in their career, Don worked as a Vice President and FI Portfolio Strategist at Janney Montgomery Scott from 2004 to 2006. Don also served as a Portfolio Manager/Analyst and Fixed Income Trader at First Albany Companies from 1993 to 2004. Throughout their career, Don has gained expertise in a range of investment areas including non-profit pension management, equity, fixed income, alternatives, distressed debt, and private equity.
Don Walker, CFA holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with honors in History from Amherst College. Don also obtained an MBA from Villanova University School of Business, with a focus on International Business and Strategic Management. In addition to their degrees, Don has obtained various certifications throughout their career. Don holds a CFA Charter and a CFA Continuing Education Badge from the CFA Institute, which they obtained in September 2002 and June 2018, respectively. Don has also completed several online courses, including "Strategic Thinking," "Understanding and Supporting LGBTQ+ Employees," "Hiring and Supporting Neurodiversity in the Workplace," and "Psychological Safety: Clear Blocks to Innovation, Collaboration, and Risk-Taking" from LinkedIn, obtained between April and June 2022.
The Board of Pensions
At the Board of Pensions, we cultivate health, wholeness, and financial well-being in pastors and employees of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and its affiliated organizations. Designated a Best Place to Work by Philadelphia Business Journal since 2018, we design and deliver benefits, assistance, education, and innovative programs to more than 63,000 people from our newly renovated offices in Center City Philadelphia. Our professional staff manage investments of more than $9 billion and oversee a fully funded pension plan, among other benefits, on behalf of our plan members. Our members work for PC(USA) congregations, colleges, retirement communities, and other PC(USA)-affiliated employers. Our work environment is innovative, collaborative, and caring. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to make a difference in others’ lives. At the Board of Pensions, we are planning for — and achieving — growth. Ultimately, everything we do is grounded in serving more, serving better, and serving the Church.