BENTONVILLE, AR - A new executive is entering her latest role by joining Walmart’s organization. Rina Hurst will be taking up her post as Vice President of Walmart GoLocal, Walmart’s delivery service platform.
“Walmart’s size and scale are unmatched, and I’m excited by the opportunity to further leverage that scale to make an impact for Walmart GoLocal clients. The delivery space is constantly evolving, and I’m looking forward to working with the team to expand Walmart GoLocal’s capabilities and build new relationships with retailers looking for reliable and customizable local delivery solutions,” said Hurst. “I cannot wait to begin meeting with the team and leading the next chapter for Walmart GoLocal—one filled with growth, success, and excitement for us and our clients.”
Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as Chief Business Officer. She will be responsible for the strategic direction, operations, and general management of Walmart GoLocal as it continues to scale in bringing retailers of all sizes reliable, same-day delivery.
During her time at Shipt, Hurst was responsible for strategic retail, brand, and innovation partnerships and played an instrumental role in optimizing order volume, expanding the company’s delivery footprint, and bringing on hundreds of retailers to the company’s marketplace and last-mile services. Before Shipt, Hurst spent 10 years at Target in a variety of roles across merchandising and business partnerships and began her career in management consulting.
According to the release, Hurst will focus on further scaling the business and expanding Walmart GoLocal’s capabilities to meet the evolving fulfillment needs of retailers. She is also a graduate of Virginia Tech and holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
“Rina brings extensive last-mile and delivery expertise and a track record of building strategic partnerships and accelerating growth. I’m thrilled to welcome Rina to the Walmart team and see the impact she will have on Walmart GoLocal as we grow and optimize our capabilities for our clients,” said Jennifer McKeehan, Senior Vice President of End-to-End Delivery, Walmart U.S. “Rina’s expertise in retail delivery will be a strong complement to the team as we continue to innovate and expand how we serve leading retailers with delivery.”
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