David Cheesewright To Succeed Doug McMillon With Wal-Mart International

With the announcement that Doug McMillon will become the next CEO of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., the company has named his successor in the role of head of the international division.

David Cheesewright, 51, has been appointed Executive Vice President, President and Chief Executive Officer of the International division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., effective February 1, 2014. Cheesewright will report to McMillon.

Since September 2011, Cheesewright has served as head of a regional management team responsible for Wal-Mart’s retail operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, and Sub-Saharan Africa. From February 2008 to September 2011, Cheesewright served as President and CEO of Walmart Canada, and he’s held other positions in the company since joining in 1999.

Prior to joining Wal-Mart, Cheesewright worked for Mars, Inc. in the United Kingdom in a variety of roles, including in sales, marketing, supply chain, and manufacturing.

“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.”