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title: "Timothy Walker joins 9Round as chief financial officer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/a241ab92-58fd-43d3-b7b9-a097b65eb43e
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/timothy-walker-joins-9round-as-chief-financial-officer
author: "Kieran M"
category: "Boutique fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
segment: "Boutique fitness"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2021-01-13T10:20:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:17:09.322Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517836357463-d25dfeac3438?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Timothy Walker joins 9Round as chief financial officer

**TL;DR:** 9Round Franchising, LLC has appointed Timothy Walker as chief financial officer, bringing over 20 years of experience in operations, accounting, and corporate finance. Walker will oversee the strategic financial direction for the growing franchise network.

*By Kieran M, originally published in Global Franchise on 2021-01-13. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/timothy-walker-joins-9round-as-chief-financial-officer).*

## Story

9Round Franchising, LLC, the international boutique boxing brand with 750 locations open in 41 states and 18 countries, has announced the appointment of Timothy Walker as chief financial officer.

Bringing over 20 years of experience in operations, accounting and corporate finance to the position, Walker will oversee the strategic financial direction for the growing franchise network.

“Timothy will be responsible for managing the overarching financial strategy and infrastructure for 9Round,” said Shannon Hudson, founder and CEO of 9Round Franchising. “His years of experience will help keep 9Round on the path of financial health and stability, especially as we weather the effects of the pandemic.”

Prior to this new role, Walker worked for several large established companies as well as small entrepreneurial organizations, including as CFO for Wild Wing Cafe in Charlotte, NC; CFO for Eat Here Brands in Atlanta, GA; CFO, SVP and corporate controller for Stevi B’s Pizza in Atlanta; and financial positions at both Delta Air Lines and Arby’s Restaurant Group.

“I’m thrilled to join the 9Round team and build on the solid foundation that Shannon, Heather, and the team have established,” said Walker. “My focus will be to help support franchise owners with a strong financial structure to ensure future growth.”

## Entities

- franchise growth (topic)
- Fitness (sector)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- executive appointment (topic)
- Kieran M (person)
- 9Round (company)
- Shannon Hudson (person)
- financial management (topic)
- Arby's Restaurant Group (company)
- Delta Air Lines (company)

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Originally reported by Kieran M, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/timothy-walker-joins-9round-as-chief-financial-officer). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/a241ab92-58fd-43d3-b7b9-a097b65eb43e).