Akil Walton

Akil Walton, Ph.D., currently serves as Chief Talent Officer for Amazon's WW Consumer Division, focusing on global talent management strategy since August 2021. Previously, Walton held the position of Vice President, Global Talent Management at Tech Data, where responsibilities included executing talent management solutions that enhanced business performance. Additional roles include Head of Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness at Mondelēz International, Senior Director of HR Business Partner at Apple, and Vice President of Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness at Aleris. Walton's extensive experience in organizational development began at Eaton Corporation, with positions that involved strategic planning and talent evaluations. Early career contributions were made at Bayer, where Walton developed competency models and led organizational development initiatives. Academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Capella University, a Master’s from the University of New Haven, and a Bachelor's in Psychology and Sociology from Bowling Green State University.