NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Herschel Walker, the newly appointed United States Ambassador to The Bahamas, has been confirmed to join the speaker lineup at the 35th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook (BBO) on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at the Baha Mar Resort, where he will address the topic “Strengthening Foundations: Shaping Bahamas/U.S. Relations.”
Ambassador Walker’s participation adds an international policy perspective to the programme, with a focus on Bahamas–U.S. relations and their role within the broader regional and global economic landscape.
Ambassador Walker is a former professional athlete, entrepreneur, and public figure who built a diverse career spanning sports, business, and public service. He first gained national recognition as a standout running back at the University of Georgia, where he secured the 1980 National Title and won the 1982 Heisman Trophy. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1999.
Walker went on to play football professionally, beginning his career with the New Jersey Generals in the United States Football League (USFL), before moving to the National Football League (NFL) with the Dallas Cowboys. He later showcased his athletic versatility as a member of the U.S. Bobsled Team in the 1992 Winter Olympics and a professional Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter.
After retiring from football, Walker founded Renaissance Man Food Services, expanding his work into entrepreneurship and the food service industry.
Ambassador Walker has long served as a public advocate for mental health in the United States Armed Forces. In 2018, he was appointed to the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition, where he served until 2022, and was inducted into the Horatio Alger Association that same year. He was also the Republican nominee in Georgia’s 2022 U.S. Senate election.
Ambassador Walker is married to Julie Walker and continues his work in business and civic engagement. Through his role with the U.S. Mission to The Bahamas, he is committed to strengthening people-to-people connections and supporting shared U.S.–Bahamas priorities.
The 35th Annual Bahamas Business Outlook will feature a high-level mix of national policymakers, business leaders, institutional heads and subject-matter experts, delivering insights on the economic, social and structural forces shaping The Bahamas’ long-term future. Held under the theme “Strengthening Foundations for Long-Term Prosperity,” the one-day conference is organised by The Counsellors Limited.
Prime Minister the Hon. Philip E. Davis, KC, will deliver the keynote address, providing a national policy perspective within the broader programme.
Discussions throughout the conference will address a broad range of critical issues, including technological transformation and artificial intelligence, tourism competitiveness, financial resilience, education and workforce development, housing and access to financing, sustainability and infrastructure development, and national disaster preparedness and resilience.
The Bahamas Business Outlook continues its long-standing role as a premier forum for high-level dialogue between government and the private sector.
Registration is available at tclevents.com or by contacting Margaret Albury at 322-1000 or malbury@tclbahamas.com.
