Overview
- Kathryn McLay will remain president and CEO of Walmart International through January 31 and stay into the first quarter to support a smooth transition.
- Chris Nicholas, currently Sam’s Club CEO and a former CFO for Walmart International and Walmart U.S., has been appointed to succeed her.
- Walmart outlined wider leadership changes with John Furner set to succeed Doug McMillon as Walmart Inc. CEO on January 31, according to the latest company update.
- David Guggina will take over as Walmart U.S. CEO, Latriece Watkins will become Sam’s Club CEO, and Seth Dallaire will serve as chief growth officer for the company.
- Walmart credited McLay with strengthening international performance, advancing digital and technology initiatives, and previously delivering 12 straight quarters of double-digit sales growth at Sam’s Club.