Andrew Walker

Andrew Walker is the current CEO and owner of IKI Manufacturing, a company based in Edgerton, Wisconsin, that specializes in aerosol manufacturing.12 He joined IKI in 2018, bringing with him extensive experience in data science strategy, analytics, and engineering.4 Walker is married to Megan Walker, the granddaughter of IKI's founders Stanley and Marilyn Midtbo, marking the third generation of family ownership.24

Prior to his role at IKI, Walker had a diverse career in technology and entrepreneurship:

1. He was the CEO of ChannelIQ, an e-commerce intelligence company, which was later acquired by Market Track.3
2. Walker co-founded 42six Solutions, a software development company focused on big data and application development for the federal government. The company was later acquired by CSC.3
3. He worked as the Vice President of Engineering at Berico Technologies and as a Telecommunications Field Engineer at the National Security Agency.3

Walker's educational background includes:

• A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison
• A Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology
• An MBA in Finance from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management3

Currently, in addition to his role at IKI Manufacturing, Walker is also a General Partner at Rock River Capital Partners, LLC, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage technology disruptors in Wisconsin.3

Under Walker's leadership, IKI Manufacturing has implemented modern technologies like LYNQ MES to improve production efficiency and reduce inventory costs.1 His expertise in data analytics and technology has helped modernize IKI's operations and improve customer relations.14