Walmart names Erin Nealy Cox CLO

Walmart (WMT) announced that Erin Nealy Cox has been named Walmart’s next Executive Vice President of Global Governance, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary. Cox will assume responsibilities on April 13, 2026. “To lead Global Governance for a company of our scale and complexity, you need a leader who has thrived in the most demanding environments. Erin is exactly that leader,” said Walmart President and Chief Executive Officer John Furner. “She brings a rare combination of legal strategy and operational rigor that will be essential as we continue to navigate the new era of retail, while staying true to our purpose of helping people save money and live better.”