Darren Walker Biography

Darren Walker is a famous American executive who grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Currently, he is known as the president and CEO of the Ford Foundation. Previously he worked as a lawyer and investment banker. Walker is also an alumnus of the Institute of Urban Design and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

In addition, Walker is among the board members of the Arcus Foundation, Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors among other organizations. He worked as a teacher of housing, law, and urban development at the New York University School of Law. Walker currently holds the co-chair position of the New York Public Library Council.

10 Facts  About Darren Walker

1. Name: Darren Walker
2. Age: 62 years
3. Birthday: August 28th
4. Height:  Under review
5. Weight: Under review
6. Nationality: American
7. Occupation: Lawyer and investment banker.
8. Marital Status: Married
9. Known As: The president and CEO of the Ford Foundation
10.  Net worth : $1 to 20 Million

Darren Walker Age

Walker is 62 years old as of 2021, he was born on August 28, 1959, in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on August 28, every year, and his birth sign is Virgo. Walker will be turning 62 years on August 28, 2021.

Darren Walker Height

Walker stands at an average height. He appears to be quite tall in stature if his photos, relative to his surroundings, are anything to go by. However, details regarding his actual height and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We will update this section when the information is available.

Darren Walker Weight

Walker stands at a moderate weight. He has not shared his weight with the public yet. Walker’s weight will be listed once we get it from a trustworthy source. Known for his captivating personality, Walker has brown eyes and the color of his hair is grey(mostly bald).

Darren Walker Education

Walker is a highly educated and qualified person. With financial aid from a Pell Grant, he was enrolled in the University of Texas at Austin. Walker graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in government and a Bachelor of Science in speech communication in 1982. He also graduated from the University of Texas School of Law with a Juris Doctor in 1986.

Darren Walker Family

Darren Walker Parents and Siblings

Walker was born and raised by his parents in Lafayette, Louisiana. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Walker’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Darren Walker Partner

Darren Walker Gay

Walker is openly gay and currently very proud of his sexuality. He was in a relationship with David Beitzel. The gay couple had been together for 26 years before David succumbed to a cardiac arrest on January 20, 2019. Since then, Walker has not shared any details about his love life. We will let you know when we discover helpful information about his love life.

Darren Walker Ford Foundation Salary

Sources have confirmed that as the president of the Ford Foundation he makes around $275,000 to $418,000 a year. However, specifics about his assets and liabilities are still under review. Making it difficult to determine the number of properties under his name.

Darren Walker Net Worth

Walker has an estimated net worth of $9 Million dollars as of 2021. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as a president and CEO of the Ford Foundation. Through his various sources of income, he has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Darren Walker Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Walker.

Darren Walker Wikipedia

• Full Names: Darren Walker.
• Popular As: Ford Foundation CEO.
• Gender: Male.
• Occupation / Profession: President and CEO of the Ford Foundation.
• Nationality: American.
• Race / Ethnicity: White.
• Religion: Pending Update.
• Sexual Orientation: Gay.

Darren Walker Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 61 Years Old.
• Zodiac Sign: Virgo.
• Date of Birth: August 28, 1959.
• Place of Birth: Lafayette, Louisiana, United States of America.
• Birthday: August 28.

Darren Walker Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: Pending Update.
• Height / How Tall?: Average.
• Weight: Moderate.
• Eye Color: Brown.
• Hair Color: Grey(Mostly Bald).
• Shoe Size: Pending Update.

Darren Walker Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): Pending Update.
• Mother: Pending Update.
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Pending Update.
• Marital Status: Widowed.
• Wife/Spouse: Was Married to David Beitzel.
• Dating / Girlfriend: Pending Update.
• Children: Pending Update.

Darren Walker Net Worth and Salary

• Net Worth: $9 Million dollars as of 2021.
• Salary: around $275,000 to $418,000 a year.
• Source of Income: CEO of the Ford Foundation.

Darren Walker House and Cars

• Place of living: U.S.A.
• Cars: Car Brand to be Updated.

Darren Walker Career

Walker commenced his profession in 1986 on the worldwide regulation company Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, after serving as a summertime season companion for the duration of regulation faculty in 1985. In 1988, he joined Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) and spent seven years in its capital markets division. In 1995, Walker left the company international to spend 12 months volunteering at a faculty in Harlem.

He went directly to be the leader running officer at Abyssinian Development Corporation, a network improvement company additionally positioned in Harlem. There, he became capable of drawing on his personal quarter revel in to strengthen revitalization in Harlem, such as the outlet of a Pathmark grocery store in 1999 at one hundred and twenty-fifth Street and Lexington Avenue.

He additionally led the improvement of the primary public faculty construction in New York City with the aid of using a network company. From 2002-2010, Walker became vice-chairman for basic tasks on the Rockefeller Foundation, wherein he oversaw a huge variety of applications withinside the United States and internationally.

Also, on the Rockefeller Foundation, he led a healing software withinside the southern United States withinside the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He joined the Ford Foundation in 2010 as vice chairman for Education, Creativity, and Free Expression, one of the basis’s 3 principal software areas.

He additionally oversaw Ford Foundation‘s nearby programming in 4 workplaces primarily based totally in Africa and the Middle East. Walker became worried about securing investment for the American Folk Art Museum whilst the museum became experiencing monetary difficulties. Walker served on New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s November 2013 Transition Advisory Team.

Darren Walker Rockefeller Foundation

In July 2006, Walker was named the Rockefeller Foundation’s vice president for the United States and international initiatives. At the Rockefeller Foundation, Walker led the foundation’s work in the United States and globally in supporting innovations that built economic development, sustainability, and assets of poor and disadvantaged people while creating long-term strategies that addressed increasing global migration, movements, and urbanization.

He also oversaw the foundation’s new strategy and vision for New York City, including directing the Rockefeller Foundation‘s support of the rebuilding of New Orleans.

Earlier, from 2002, Walker served as the Rockefeller Foundation‘s working communities program director, where he oversaw a grant-making portfolio in excess of USD$25 million per year that created anti-poverty strategies focusing on education, employment, sustainable community development, and democracy-building in the United States.

Darren Walker Ford Foundation

Walker was chosen president of the Ford Foundation in June 2013. He officially stepped into the role of president in September 2013, succeeding Luis Ubiñas. The Ford Foundation is one of America’s private foundations with the mission to improve human welfare. It was established in 1936 by Henry Ford and Edsel Ford. It was initially funded by Edsel who spent US$25,000 on its growth and development.

Darren Walker Operation Detroit

Walker spearheaded efforts to store the Detroit Institute of Arts and town workers’ pensions withinside the Detroit financial ruin process. Walker said that it was “extraordinary and huge for philanthropies to adopt this type of initiative, however, if there has been ever a time while philanthropy has to step up, that is it.”

Walker led 9 foundations, many with ties to Michigan inclusive of Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, William Davidson Foundation, Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation, Ford Foundation, Hudson-Webber Foundation, Kresge Foundation, John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, McGregor Fund, and Charles Stewart Mott Foundation.

These US foundations “have pledged to pool the $330 million, which could basically relieve the town-owned Detroit Institute of Arts museum of its duty to promote a number of its series to assist Detroit to pay its $18 billion in debts.

In particular, the inspiration cash could assist lessen a part of the town’s duties to retirees, whose pensions are susceptible to being decreased withinside the financial ruin proceedings. By a few estimates, the town’s pensions are underfunded by $3.five billion.” Walker’s Ford Foundation pledged to provide $a hundred twenty-five million for the $330 million not unusual place price range from the 9 foundations.

Darren Walker Generosity To Justice Book

Darren Walker Book

From Generosity to Justice is a book that reveals the core values of Wealth. It also explains more about the Gospel of wealth in this generation. The book is authored by Walker, the president of the Ford Foundation.

Darren Walker Ford Foundation Email

Our efforts to get more information about his personal email came to no avail. This is because he likes to keep personal details away from the public. We are keeping tabs and will update you once we get relevant updates.

Frequently Asked  Questions About Darren Walker

Who is Darren Walker?

Walker is an American executive who grew up in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. Currently, he is known as the president and CEO of the Ford Foundation. Previously he worked as a lawyer and investment banker.

How old is Darren Walker?

Walker is an American national born on August 28, 1959, in Lafayette, Louisiana, the United States of America.

How tall is Darren Walker?

Walker has not shared his height with the public. Therefore, his height will be listed once we have it from a credible source.

Is Darren Walker Married?

No, but Walker was in an intimate relationship with his partner named David Beitzel. However, Walker’s partner died due to health complications. Since then, he has not shared any information about his love life.

How much is Darren Walker Worth?

Walker has a net worth of $9 Million dollars as of 2021. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the Business and Investment industry.

Where does Darren Walker live?

Because of security reasons, Walker has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Darren Walker dead or alive?

Walker is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Darren Walker now?

Walker is still pursuing his career as a business executive. In fact, he is the president of the Ford Foundation.

Darren Walker Social Media Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook: Pending Update.
• Youtube
• Tiktok: Pending Update.
• Website: Pending Update.

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