Kirt A. Walker is a seasoned business executive in the insurance sector, having joined the Nationwide family of companies in 1986. He has held progressive leadership roles, including President and Chief Operating Officer of Nationwide Life Insurance Company (NLIC) from December 2009 to October 2019, and has served as Chief Executive Officer of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company (NMIC) since October 2019. Additionally, he has been a Director of NLIC since November 2009 and is an Executive Committee member of the Columbus Partnership. Walker has extensive board experience, serving on the Columbus State Community College Board of Trustees, American Council of Life Insurers, Association of Ohio Life Insurance Companies, Mid-Ohio Food Collective, American Red Cross of Greater Columbus, White Castle restaurant company, New Albany Foundation, Greater Des Moines Partnership, as well as a trustee for Grand View College in Des Moines. Walker earned his undergraduate degree from Iowa State University. His career trajectory reflects deep involvement in financial services and community leadership in the Midwest, particularly in Ohio and Iowa.