Walmart executive team & leadership
Walmart's executive team includes 14 tracked leaders as of July 2026, led by John Furner (President and Chief Executive Officer). The org chart, per-leader profiles and full leadership list are below.
Leadership overview
Walmart has 14 tracked executives leading key functions including company strategy and operations, financial strategy, technology strategy and engineering, marketing (as of July 2026). More than 60 years ago, Sam Walton opened the first Walmart in Rogers, Arkansas. Today, we're a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer dedicated to helping people save money and live better all around the world. Our 2.1 million associates are the engine behind what we do, serving customers and members in communities spanning 19 countries, in stores and clubs, online and through a supply chain built for speed and scale.
Org chart
Employees by management level
EstimatedLeadership team
| Name | Title | Location | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Furner | President and Chief Executive Officer | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| John David Rainey | Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Suresh Kumar | Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| William White | Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S. | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| David Guggina | President and CEO, Walmart U.S. | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Chris Nicholas | President and CEO, Walmart International | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Latriece Watkins | President and CEO, Sam's Club | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Donna Morris | Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Seth Dallaire | Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Erin Nealy Cox | Executive Vice President, Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Dan Bartlett | Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Daniel Danker | Executive Vice President, AI Acceleration, Product and Design | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Julie Barber | Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S. | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
| Kathleen McLaughlin | Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer | Bentonville, Arkansas | View → |
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Leadership roles at Walmart
John Furner · full profile →
President and Chief Executive Officer
John Furner is President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc., a role he assumed on February 1, 2026, succeeding Doug McMillon. He joined Walmart in 1993 as an hourly associate and spent more than three decades in leadership roles across all three operating segments, most recently serving as president and CEO of Walmart U.S. since November 2019. He was also elected to Walmart's Board of Directors.
John David Rainey · full profile →
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
John David Rainey is executive vice president and chief financial officer of Walmart, responsible for financial operations, corporate strategy, global procurement and investor relations. He joined Walmart in 2022 from PayPal, where he served as CFO and EVP of global customer operations after the company spun off from eBay in 2015. Earlier he spent nearly two decades in the airline industry, rising to executive vice president and CFO of United Continental Holdings. He holds a BBA and an MBA from Baylor University.
Suresh Kumar · full profile →
Executive Vice President, Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief Development Officer
Suresh Kumar is executive vice president, global chief technology officer and chief development officer of Walmart, a role he has held since joining the company in 2019. His organization powers technology across Walmart U.S., Sam's Club and Walmart International, spanning data, cloud, infrastructure and information security. He previously led display, video, app ads and analytics at Google, ran cloud infrastructure and operations at Microsoft, and helped scale Amazon's retail business through automation. He began his career as a research staff member at IBM. He earned a BTech from the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras and a PhD in engineering from Princeton University.
William White · full profile →
Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S.
William White, the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S. at Walmart, leads marketing, brand and demand generation. In this role, William oversees positioning, communications and go-to-market execution, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. William works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart U.S., William plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
David Guggina · full profile →
President and CEO, Walmart U.S.
David Guggina is president and CEO of Walmart U.S., named to the role in February 2026. He joined Walmart in 2018 and previously led Walmart U.S. supply chain operations before serving as chief eCommerce officer for Walmart U.S., where he drove growth of the online business and marketplace. Earlier he spent nearly a decade at Amazon across fulfillment operations, quality control and customer returns, following operational roles in manufacturing and at Anheuser-Busch.
Chris Nicholas · full profile →
President and CEO, Walmart International
Chris Nicholas is president and CEO of Walmart International, leading more than 500,000 associates serving customers and members across 18 countries. He joined Walmart in 2018 as deputy CFO, later serving as CFO of Walmart International and then Walmart U.S., as EVP and chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., and as president and CEO of Sam's Club from 2023 to 2026. Before Walmart he spent more than 20 years in retail across nine countries in senior roles at Tesco, the Salling Group and the Coles Group. He holds a BSc in management science from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology and is a Chartered Management Accountant.
Latriece Watkins · full profile →
President and CEO, Sam's Club
Latriece Watkins, the President and CEO, Sam's Club at Walmart, directs overall company strategy and operations. In this role, Latriece oversees long-term vision, growth and leadership of the executive team, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Latriece works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As President and CEO, Sam's Club, Latriece plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Donna Morris · full profile →
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Donna Morris is executive vice president and chief people officer of Walmart, responsible for attracting, retaining and developing talent for one of the world's largest employers. She joined Walmart in 2020 after more than 17 years at Adobe, where she most recently served as chief human resources officer and executive vice president of employee experience. A native of Ottawa, Canada, she holds a bachelor's degree in political science from Carleton University.
Seth Dallaire · full profile →
Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer
Seth Dallaire, the Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer at Walmart, leads a key function. In this role, Seth oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Seth works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer, Seth plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Erin Nealy Cox · full profile →
Executive Vice President, Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary
Erin Nealy Cox, the Executive Vice President, Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary at Walmart, oversees legal, governance and compliance. In this role, Erin oversees regulatory strategy, risk and corporate governance, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Erin works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President, Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary, Erin plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Dan Bartlett · full profile →
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
Dan Bartlett, the Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Walmart, leads a key function. In this role, Dan oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Dan works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Dan plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Daniel Danker · full profile →
Executive Vice President, AI Acceleration, Product and Design
Daniel Danker, the Executive Vice President, AI Acceleration, Product and Design at Walmart, leads product strategy. In this role, Daniel oversees roadmap, design and delivery, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Daniel works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President, AI Acceleration, Product and Design, Daniel plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Julie Barber · full profile →
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S.
Julie Barber, the Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S. at Walmart, leads a key function. In this role, Julie oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Julie works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, Walmart U.S., Julie plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).
Kathleen McLaughlin · full profile →
Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer
Kathleen McLaughlin, the Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Walmart, leads a key function. In this role, Kathleen oversees strategic priorities within their remit, aligning day-to-day priorities with the company's broader objectives. Kathleen works alongside the rest of Walmart's leadership team to support execution across the business. As Executive Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, Kathleen plays a central part in Walmart's direction and performance (as of July 2026).