Wal-Mart Names Compliance Chief

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On March 17, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. named J.P. Suarez senior vice president and chief compliance officer for its U.S. operations.

Suarez most recently served as senior vice president of asset protection and compliance for the Wal-Mart Stores Division. He joined Wal-Mart in January 2004 as vice president and general counsel for the company’s Sam’s Club division.

Suarez will report to Vice Chairman John Menzer. Suarez will oversee Wal-Mart’s environmental, privacy, immigration and operational compliance functions, in addition to asset protection for all U.S. divisions, including Wal-Mart Stores, Sam’s Club and Logistics.