Education
Ohio University; Harvard Business School. Harvard University.
Ohio University; Harvard Business School. Harvard University.
In 1971 he purchased Cardinal Foods, a small Ohio food wholesaler, in a leveraged buyout. Cardinal Health is now an $91 billion United States dollar Fortune 100 company and one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals, health & beauty products, and hospital supplies in the United States. Walter graduated from Saint Charles Preparatory School, has an Master of Business Administration from Harvard University and a Bachelor from Ohio University.
The Walters have given support to the Ohio University community including Margaret Walter Hall, and to the Columbus Museum of Artist
He retired from Cardinal Health on June 20, 2009. He is no longer Chief Executive Officer or chairman of the board.
He resides in Dublin, Ohio. Boca Raton, Florida; and Park City, Utah.