Overview
- McLay will relinquish her Walmart International responsibilities at the end of January and remain through the first quarter to support the transition.
- The company said it expects to name a successor soon, while reporting points to Sam’s Club US chief Chris Nicholas as the likely appointee.
- McLay has led Walmart International since September 2023 after previously running Sam’s Club US, where she oversaw 12 straight quarters of double‑digit sales growth.
- Walmart highlighted McLay’s role in advancing growth and digital and technology initiatives across international markets.
- The change aligns with Walmart’s broader leadership shift, with John Furner set to become Walmart Inc. CEO on February 1 as Doug McMillon departs at month‑end.