The Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership (Walter Center) is dedicated to Robert D. Walter, founder, retired chairman, and CEO of Cardinal Health, Inc., a multi-billion dollar global provider of health care products and services. When he retired in 2008, Cardinal Health was ranked 19 on the Fortune 500. He currently serves on the Board of Directors at American Express Company, YUMI Brands, Inc., and Nordstrom, Inc., and is a partner with Talisman Capital Partners.
At Ohio University, Walter was involved on the Ohio University Board of Trustees and also served for chair of the board. Over the years, gifts from Walter and his wife Peggy have been instrumental in the construction and renovation of three facilities on campus: Margaret M. Walter Hall, Walter International Education Center, and Walter Fieldhouse. The couple currently reside in Dublin, Ohio.