Major, Lindsey & Africa Recruits Counsel for Clear Channel
June 3, 2010 – Legal search firm Major, Lindsey & Africa has placed Robert H. Walls as executive vice president and general counsel of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. The search was led by MLA founding partner Bob Major. “This position requires a seasoned legal professional who can not only lead the legal department of a global communications company but who also has a sound understanding of financial metrics” said Mr. Major. “Rob has that breadth.” Mr. Walls was previously managing director and founding partner of Post Oak Energy Capital, a private equity firm dedicated to investing equity and debt in energy and energy service companies. Clear Channel Outdoor is a Phoenix-based outdoor advertising company with close to one million displays in over 50 countries across five continents. With offices throughout the U.S., London, Hong Kong and Tokyo, Major, Lindsey & Africa is an executive search firm focused on the legal sector.