“Suresh has a unique understanding of the intersection of technology and retail, including supply chain, and has deep experience in advertising, cloud and machine learning. And, he has a track record of working in partnership with business teams to drive results,” he added.
On the other hand, Kumar said, “Walmart is one of the great success stories in how a company evolves over time to serve the changing needs of its customers, and today, it is in the midst of a very exciting digital transformation. With more than 11,000 stores, a high-growth eCommerce business and more than two million associates worldwide, the potential for technology to help people at scale is unparalleled, and I am excited to be part of this.”
Kumar is replacing former Walmart Chief Technology Officer Jeremy King who joined Pinterest. Aside from taking over all of King’s previous responsibilities, he will lead Walmart’s Chief Technology Officers in the United States, International, and at Sam’s Club and supervise the company’s Global Business Services team.
