KANSAS CITY, MO. — CRB has appointed Christopher Walker as its new chief legal officer. According to CRB, Walker’s diverse background offers a valuable perspective as the company continues to expand its global footprint and deliver complex, integrated solutions to clients.

In his new role, Walker will lead CRB’s legal team, providing guidance on all legal matters impacting CRB’s global operations. His responsibilities will include negotiating contracts, advising on risk and compliance, managing external legal partnerships, resolving disputes and serving as a strategic advisor to CRB’s executive leadership.

Walker, who began working for CRB on June 18, brings more than 20 years of legal and business leadership experience to the new role. Most recently, he served as lead associate general counsel at Jacobs. His career spans a wide range of roles across the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector, with expertise in contracts, compliance, risk management and operational strategy.

“Chris brings a wealth of relevant experience and a clear understanding of how legal strategy supports business outcomes,” said Vahid Ownjazayeri, president and chief executive officer of CRB. “He’s a collaborative leader who will help us scale our impact while safeguarding our values.”

Walker has spent the past 15 years advising executive teams and managing legal risk across billion-dollar infrastructure and engineering projects, including large-scale design-build and public-private partnership efforts. He has worked closely with sales and procurement teams to enable smart, strategic growth and has developed a strong reputation as a trusted, business-minded advisor.

“Legal strategy is about managing risk and enabling bold ideas to move forward with confidence,” Walker said. “The work we do sits at the intersection of innovation, regulation and real-world execution. My role is to make sure our teams have the clarity and protections they need to pursue complex projects, forge long-term partnerships, and deliver on the promises we make to our clients and one another.”

Before entering the AEC industry, Walker also supported companies in construction, real estate development, hospitality and property management. He holds a Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi, as well as a master’s degree in Business Administration and bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Millsaps College.

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