US retail giant Walmart has announced changes in senior management for its Canadian business in support of strategic initiatives.
The retailer has appointed Mohammed Abdool-Samad as chief financial officer. He will be responsible for the company’s finance, strategic sourcing, audit, commercial finance and business performance management functions.
John Bayliss has been appointed chief administration officer to help integrate technology, format development, real estate, transformation services, corporate strategy and a new data function.
The company also promoted Michon Williams from technology vice president (product and delivery) to chief technology officer.
Michon will oversee the internal product management and technology infrastructure teams.
In addition, Walmart Canada has appointed Joe Schrauder as operations vice president and chief of staff to the CEO.
In addition to leading the project management office, Joe Schrauder will be responsible for central operations and future branch operations teams.
The retailer believes the leadership changes will accelerate growth and improve customer experiences.
Gonzalo Gebara, President and CEO of Walmart Canada said, “We are a people-led, technology-driven company and these updates from our leadership team are helping us improve the way customers shop with us.”
“Our world-class Canadian leadership team is driving our company on its journey to modernize retail.”
Walmart Canada operates a network of more than 400 stores nationwide and through its online store, Walmart.ca.
In October 2022, the retailer opened a supercenter at Kingsway Mall in Edmonton, Alberta.
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