Walter has over 28 years experience in business development, healthcare consulting and venture investment. Walter spent 12 years in venture investments with Mitsui Ventures, during which time he held positions as a board member or observer in 10 portfolio companies. Prior to Mitsui Walter spent 6 years with Cambridge Pharma Consultancy (an IMS Health company) advising on global pharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement and market access issues to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. Prior to Cambridge, Walter spent 8 years in Tokyo in various roles with Genzyme Japan and SRL, Inc. Walter holds a AB in Biochemical Sciences from Harvard University and MBA from Cornell University.