Brian Walker biography

Brian C. Walker is Lead Independent Director of the Company. Mr. Walker is Partner, Strategic Development of Huron Capital, a middle market investment firm (2019). Previously, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Herman Miller, Inc., a global provider of office furniture and services (2004-2018). Director of Universal Forest Products, Inc., Cooper Tire & Rubber Company and Gentex Corporation. Mr. Walker is a former CEO of a public company, which is an international original equipment manufacturer, and has experience and expertise in finance, international business, executive compensation, strategy development, and organizational and human resource matters. Mr. Walker has been a certified public accountant, previously served as chief operating officer and chief financial officer of Herman Miller, Inc. and was previously a member of the Detroit Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. Mr. Walker’s experience enables him to make valuable contributions to Board discussions concerning the company’s strategy and operations, and his education, expertise and experience in accounting and compensation matters enhance his committee participation. Mr. Walker earned a B.S. in Accounting from Michigan State University and he was designated an NACD Board Fellow in 2019. Mr. Walker serves as Chair of the company's Compensation Committee and as a member of the Finance Committee and Executive Committee. Mr. Walker also serves as the lead independent director of Briggs & Stratton’s Board of Directors.

What is the salary of Brian Walker?

As the Lead Independent Director of Briggs & Stratton, the total compensation of Brian Walker at Briggs & Stratton is $244,130. There are 2 executives at Briggs & Stratton getting paid more, with Todd Teske having the highest compensation of $4,291,680.