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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0000104169-26-000023"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "WMT"
cik: "0000104169"
company_name: "Walmart Inc."
filed_at: "2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-16T09:42:41.604867+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Guggina to lead Walmart U.S., Nicholas to lead International, Watkins to lead Sam's Club

## Summary
- David Guggina named President and CEO of Walmart U.S., effective Feb 1, 2026; succeeds John Furner.
- Christopher Nicholas appointed President and CEO of Walmart International, effective Feb 1; replaces Kathryn McLay departing Jan 31.
- Latriece Watkins promoted to President and CEO of Sam's Club U.S., effective Feb 1; previously Chief Merchandising Officer.
- Seth Dallaire elevated to EVP and Chief Growth Officer for Walmart Inc., overseeing Walmart Connect, Walmart+, and Vizio.
- Compensation for new appointees: Guggina ($975k base, $8M equity), Nicholas ($1M base, $9M equity), Watkins ($925k base, $7M equity) for FY2027.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0000104169-26-000023
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: WMT
- cik: 0000104169
- company_name: Walmart Inc.
- filed_at: 2026-01-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104169/000010416926000023/0000104169-26-000023-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/104169/000010416926000023/wmt-20260115.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0000104169-26-000023.txt

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