Richard Malcolm Walker OBE (born 5 August 1980[1]) is the executive chairman of the privately held British Iceland supermarket chain of predominately frozen food retailers.
[5] In March 2019, Walker became one of 127 new members to join the World Economic Forum Young Global Leaders program.
[16][17][18] In January 2024, Walker announced that he would be supporting Labour leader Keir Starmer to be the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
[19] In May 2023, Richard Walker successfully summited Everest with the aim of raising £1 million for The National Brain Appeal.
The funds raised from this endeavor were allocated to the development of a pioneering center dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by inherited, atypical, and young-onset dementias.
[23] Walker has been the subject of criticism for espousing environmental values while engaging in practices such as using a company helicopter for travel purposes.
[24] Walker was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2022 Birthday Honours for services to business and the environment.