After 32 Years With Walmart, Latriece Watkins Has Been Tapped To Lead As President And CEO Of Sam’s Club US
Latriece Watkins has been named president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., one of several leadership changes at Walmart Inc. announced by incoming President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc. John Furner Jan. 16.
Watkins, who is currently executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S., started her career with the retailer as an intern in 1997 and has held a wide range of leadership roles across Sam’s Club and Walmart’s U.S. merchandising, people and U.S. store operations.
In other changes, Chris Nicholas, the current president and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., will succeed Kath McLay as president and CEO of Walmart International. Nicholas previously served as chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., CFO for Walmart U.S. and CFO for Walmart International.
