Ian Walker has a net worth of £34 million as of April 2012, according to the Sunday Times UK Rich List. Newcastle upon Tyne-based Surgo Construction is owned by its chairman Walker. In the year to August 2010, Surgo's parent Hawkpost made a £5.8m profit on £36.2m sales. With a strong balance sheet, the company IS worth £32m and £2m for past dividends.