Clarus Corporation announced the appointment of James Walker, III to its board of directors.
Walker is a 30 year veteran of investing and asset management across multiple firms and industries. He currently serves as managing partner and founder of Vinson Ventures, LLC, a boutique investment firm focused on building early-stage companies working with founders and management.
Walker was previously managing partner of Fir Tree Partners, a Top 50 global alternative asset management firm, as a member of its real estate investment committee and chairman of the firm’s risk committee. Prior to Fir Tree Partners, he co-founded Black Diamond Capital Management where he served as managing partner. He began his career in investment banking at Kidder, Peabody & Co. and Bear Stearns.
Walker currently sits on the board of Starwood Real Estate Income Trust as lead independent director. Walker is also a strategic partner at Jadian Capital and a board member of Team USA.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT, Clarus’ products are principally sold globally under the Black Diamond, Rhino-Rack, MaxTrax, Sierra, and Barnes.
