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Walmart Announces Executive Reorganization to Centralize Growth Platforms as Furner Becomes CEO Feb. 1

The reshuffle promotes long-serving executives as Walmart shifts key growth functions into a single enterprise engine.

A screen displays the Walmart logo during the opening bell ceremony at the Nasdaq Market to celebrate the company’s listing transfer, in New York City, U.S., December 9, 2025. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Board elected new leaders to the Executive Council, with all changes taking effect on February 1, 2026.
  • Seth Dallaire becomes enterprise chief growth officer, overseeing Walmart Connect advertising, Walmart+, Walmart Data Ventures, Vizio, Sam’s Club MAP, and a global Marketplace platform.
  • David Guggina moves to president and CEO of Walmart U.S., following his e-commerce and supply chain roles that built delivery reaching 95% of U.S. households in under three hours.
  • Chris Nicholas leaves Sam’s Club U.S. to lead Walmart International, succeeding Kath McLay after prior senior U.S. and international finance and operations posts.
  • Latriece Watkins advances to president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S. after serving as Walmart U.S. chief merchandising officer and holding roles across the company.