American Axle & Manufacturing Appoints David B. Walker to Board of Directors

David B. Walker, a seasoned business strategist with 35 years of experience advising companies globally, has been named to the Board of Directors of American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM). Walker brings a wealth of knowledge in financing, strategy, acquisitions, and investment opportunities, complementing the skillset and experience of AAM's Board. As a retired Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan, Walker has advised global companies across various industries, and most recently served as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking until his retirement in June 2025.

Key Takeaways:

David B. Walker, a 35-year veteran in business strategy and investment banking, has joined American Axle & Manufacturing's Board of Directors, bringing expertise in financing, strategy, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
Walker previously served as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan, advising global companies across industries, and held leadership roles including Head of J.P. Morgan's Automotive Group and Global Co-Head of J.P. Morgan's Diversified Industries Group.
Walker has extensive experience in the automotive industry, and his background in investment banking and strategic advice will support AAM's growth and development.
Walker replaces his colleague from J.P. Morgan on the AAM Board of Directors and brings a unique perspective with his experience in the automotive sector.
David C. Dauch, AAM's Chairman and CEO, welcome Walker to the Board, highlighting his expertise and its alignment with AAM's goals.
AAM designs, engineers, and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles and has over 75 facilities in 15 countries.

Statistics:

35 years of business experience advising companies globally, accumulated by David B. Walker.
14 years of service as Vice Chairman of Investment Banking at J.P. Morgan.
8 years as Head of J.P. Morgan's Automotive Group.
4 years as Global Co-Head of J.P. Morgan's Diversified Industries Group.
15 countries with over 75 facilities, spanned by AAM in the global automotive market.
2 leadership positions held by Walker at J.P. Morgan, including Vice Chairman of Investment Banking and Head of Automotive Group.

Sources:

"American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM) Names David B. Walker to Board of Directors" – Cision PR Newswire, August 8, 2025
AAM's Investor Contact: David H. Lim, (313) 758-2006 david.lim@aam.com
AAM's Media Contact: Christopher M. Son, (313) 758-4814 chris.son@aam.com