<p> Following Doug McMillon’s recent appointment as Walmart’s new president and CEO, the retail giant is now welcoming 14-year company veteran David Cheesewright as the new president and CEO of its international division. Both will assume their new roles on February 1, 2014, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “David will lead the division at an exciting time,” said McMillon. “We have strengthened our business and gained market share in the majority of our international markets, and he had a key role in that success. He brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of innovation and governance. With his deep knowledge of the company, our customers, and our purpose, he is the ideal person to steer our next chapter of continued, long-term growth. David’s passion for sustainability will drive change that will help improve our world.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “I’m honored to be named to lead our international business at a time when our customers around the world need us more than ever,” said Cheesewright. “A tremendous opportunity lies ahead for our company. Our success is dependent on our associates, and I’m committed to investing in them. Together, we will find innovative and sustainable ways to serve our customers and provide them with the quality, affordable products they expect from us. Through strong capital discipline, we will continue to invest in new stores and e-commerce growth, as well as productivity improvements that drive profitable growth and returns.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Cheesewright first began his Walmart career in 1999 at Asda, the company’s UK operation, where he held leadership positions in operations, merchandising, logistics, strategy, and format development. He was named COO for both Walmart Canada and Asda before being named CEO of the Canadian division. There, he was instrumental in growing the company’s Canadian operations, including bringing Walmart’s supercenter format to the Canadian market and expanding its e-commerce capabilities. By 2011, he was named to his current position where he oversaw the integration of the Massmart acquisition in the Sub-Saharan Africa and more aggressive growth in the UK through the Netto stores acquisition.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Congratulations on your new appointment as CEO and President, David!</p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><p><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href="http://stock.walmart.com" target="_new"> Walmart </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
