Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay to Depart Soon

1/16/2026

49 8

Summary

Story summary

Kathryn McLay, president and CEO of Walmart International, will leave Walmart on January 31 after two years in the role.
She joined Walmart in 2015.
She led Sam's Club and achieved 12 consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth.
She also held senior roles in Walmart's U.S. strategy and supply chain and managed the Neighborhood Market.
Walmart said McLay's successor will be announced soon.

1 of 1

Story summary

Kathryn McLay, president and CEO of Walmart International, will leave Walmart on January 31 after two years in the role.
She joined Walmart in 2015.
She led Sam's Club and achieved 12 consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth.
She also held senior roles in Walmart's U.S. strategy and supply chain and managed the Neighborhood Market.
Walmart said McLay's successor will be announced soon.