US EditionWalmart International Chief Kathryn McLay to Step Down After Two Years
Kathryn McLay led Walmart International, a $100 billion business in 18 countries, achieving 12 straight quarters of double-digit growth at Sam's Club, with a successor to be named soon.
- On 01/15/2026, Walmart Inc. announced Kathryn McLay, President and CEO, Walmart International, will depart, and a replacement will be named shortly.
- Her career path at Walmart shows McLay was promoted in August 2023 to lead Walmart International, a more than $100 billion business, after running Sam's Club.
- The international unit, which includes China and India, posted net sales of $33 billion in its most recent quarter.
- Her exit follows Walmart's announcement on 01/15/2026, and a person familiar said McLay did not leave with any disagreements.
- It was not immediately clear whether her departure might portend a change in Walmart's international strategy, and McLay said 'Walmart provided me the ability to make a real difference in the world, and I am truly grateful' in the company statement.
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Kathryn McLay, Walmart International’s president and deputy councillor, will leave her responsibilities for the company on 31 January, which she has been carrying out since September 2023, according to the U.S. multinational, which hopes to announce “in the near future” her successor. In this regard, McLay will remain in the company during the first quarter to ensure a smooth transition. Before joining Walmart International, McLay served as pres…
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Walmart faces changes with the start of the year. The company announced the departure of Kathryn McLay, president and executive director of Walmart International, who will remain in office until 31 January. McLay will continue in the company during the first quarter to ensure a smooth transition, while Chris Nicholas, president and executive director of Sam’s Club US, will assume the position of president and executive director of Walmart Intern…
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