Ben Walker

Ben Walker is an accomplished Director of Softgoods Product Design at Apple, a position held since July 2013, where leadership is provided to a team responsible for creating innovative products and technologies, including the Apple Watch and Vision Pro. Prior to this role, Ben served as Director of R&D at Black Diamond Equipment from August 2002 to July 2013, overseeing all product creation and research efforts, managing advanced design projects, and implementing strategies that enhanced innovation and speed to market. Ben's career in product design began with roles as Senior Design Team Leader and Product Designer, emphasizing the integration of engineering and design to develop award-winning products. Ben holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University.