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In Memoriam of Walton E. Burdick, 1932 -2024

    December 22, 2024

    It is with sadness that we inform you of the recent passing of Walton Burdick, a founding member of the National Academy of Human Resources and a legend in our profession and in industry. Walt was the senior HR leader of IBM and then went on to lead an organization as Chairman and CEO. He was both a Fellow and a Distinguished Fellow of the Academy. 

    Here are the obituary and tributes in memory of Walt.