Bio

William White was appointed Chief Marketing Officer of Walmart in May 2020. He is accountable for customer insights, strategy, and full-funnel marketing planning and execution. In his role, William has responsibility for driving demand, building customer loyalty, and strengthening brand equity. Before joining Walmart, William worked at Target where he held various leadership roles of increasing scale in marketing, including Senior Vice President. Prior to joining Target in 2013, William held several global and domestic leadership positions at The Coca-Cola Company. He began his career as a media planner for Starcom MediaVest in New York. William is a consumer centric and innovative marketer who has consistently delivered results by crafting a compelling strategic vision, building capabilities, and driving execution. He is a passionate leader who thrives on building, developing, and nurturing teams. He has been recognized by numerous publications, including Forbes, Adweek, and Business Insider, as one of the world’s leading CMOs for his leadership in creativity, innovation, and growth. William holds undergraduate and business degrees from Duke University. He has received NACD Directorship Certification from the National Association of Corporate Directors. William serves on the boards of the Walmart Foundation, the Association of National Advertisers, the Mobile Marketing Association, and the Duke University Fuqua School of Business. He is an avid runner and extremely proud father.