McLay began her career in 1992 at Deloitte as an undergraduate and worked in both internal and external audit and later at Qantas Airlines. In 2001, McLay joined Australian retailer Woolworths in corporate audit and completed her professional studies as a Certified Internal Auditor.
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Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay to Depart, Successor to be Named Soon

  • Kathryn McLay, President and CEO of Walmart International, will step down from her role, effective January 31.
  • She will remain with Walmart through the first quarter to ensure a smooth transition.
  • McLay led Walmart International's growth agenda, achieving strong results and advancing digital transformation since 2023.
  • Prior to this, she served as President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S., delivering 12 consecutive quarters of double-digit sales growth.
  • McLay joined Walmart in 2015 and held various leadership roles, including in U.S. strategy, supply chain, and Neighborhood Markets.

Why It Matters: Walmart International CEO Kathryn McLay is departing after a decade of significant contributions to the company.

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