Peirce College, Philadelphia’s leading private, non-profit, four-year accredited institution for working adult learners, announced the election of Lisa S. Walker to its Board of Trustees at the institution’s annual board meeting in June.
Walker is Vice President — Open Innovation on the Global Research and Development team at Campbell Soup Company.
“We’re very excited to have Lisa as a Trustee,” said James J. Mergiotti, Peirce President and Chief Executive Officer. “She represents an outstanding regionally based employer and possesses strong leadership skills and business acumen. She will significantly enhance Peirce’s ability to fulfill its mission of transforming lives through higher education.”
As Vice President — Open Innovation, Campbell’s Global R&D Walker is responsible for determining key areas of opportunity across technology, science and business processes, developing and leveraging external partnerships to meet those needs, and creating and implementing innovation strategies and processes. Prior to her current role, Walker held roles of increasing responsibility over 15 years in Campbell’s North American marketing organization, including work in the company’s soup, simple meals, beverage and food service divisions. Walker was named one of Brandweek Magazine’s Top 10 Marketers of the Year in 2008 and was recognized in Forbes Woman magazine. Most recently, she was named one of the Top 50 Women in Business in New Jersey for 2011 by NJBIZ magazine.
Walker earned her bachelor of science degree in economics and mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania and her master’s degree in marketing from the University of Chicago-Booth School of Business. She, her husband Jason, daughter Audrey and son Andrew live in Haddonfield.
Walker says she is a strong believer in education as an enabler for future success. “Peirce provides a unique service for non-traditional students in the greater Philadelphia region, giving people an increased opportunity to advance their education and, therefore, their careers,” she said. “I hope to help Peirce identify other innovative ways to provide additional programs and services for its students, as the College continues to expand its curriculum.”
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