Robert D. Walter
Encyclopedia
Robert D. Walter is an American
businessman. In 1971 he purchased Cardinal Foods, a small Ohio
food
wholesaler, in a leveraged buyout
. Cardinal Health
is now an $87 billion USD
Fortune 100 company
and one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals, health & beauty products, and hospital supplies in the United States. Walter graduated from St. Charles Preparatory School, has an MBA from Harvard University
and a BA from Ohio University
. He is married to Margaret "Peggy" Walter, who also attended Ohio University. The Walters have given support to the Ohio University community, including Margaret Walter Hall and numerous other financial gifts.
He retired from Cardinal Health on June 20, 2009. He is no longer CEO or chairman of the board.
He resides in Dublin, OH; Boca Raton, FL; and Park City, UT.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
businessman. In 1971 he purchased Cardinal Foods, a small Ohio
Ohio
Ohio is a Midwestern state in the United States. The 34th largest state by area in the U.S.,it is the 7th‑most populous with over 11.5 million residents, containing several major American cities and seven metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.The state's capital is Columbus...
food
Food
Food is any substance consumed to provide nutritional support for the body. It is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals...
wholesaler, in a leveraged buyout
Leveraged buyout
A leveraged buyout occurs when an investor, typically financial sponsor, acquires a controlling interest in a company's equity and where a significant percentage of the purchase price is financed through leverage...
. Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health, Inc., is a Fortune 500 health care services company based in Dublin, Ohio. Cardinal Health specializes in health care supply chain services, providing pharmaceuticals and medical products to more than 40,000 locations each day. The company is also a manufacturer of medical and...
is now an $87 billion USD
United States dollar
The United States dollar , also referred to as the American dollar, is the official currency of the United States of America. It is divided into 100 smaller units called cents or pennies....
Fortune 100 company
Corporation
A corporation is created under the laws of a state as a separate legal entity that has privileges and liabilities that are distinct from those of its members. There are many different forms of corporations, most of which are used to conduct business. Early corporations were established by charter...
and one of the largest distributors of pharmaceuticals, health & beauty products, and hospital supplies in the United States. Walter graduated from St. Charles Preparatory School, has an MBA from Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
and a BA from Ohio University
Ohio University
Ohio University is a public university located in the Midwestern United States in Athens, Ohio, situated on an campus...
. He is married to Margaret "Peggy" Walter, who also attended Ohio University. The Walters have given support to the Ohio University community, including Margaret Walter Hall and numerous other financial gifts.
He retired from Cardinal Health on June 20, 2009. He is no longer CEO or chairman of the board.
He resides in Dublin, OH; Boca Raton, FL; and Park City, UT.