Matt Kistler

Walmart has named five executives to senior vice president positions within its merchandising organization. Walmart, Gary Severson, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for hardlines, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for entertainment Seong Ohm, Global Merchandising Center, GMC, Karen Stuckey, senior vice president of home, hardlines and entertainment, Hanes Casual Wear, Sara Lee Corp., Michelle Gloeckler, senior vice president and general merchandise manager for home, Hershey Co., Matt Kistler, senior vice president of merchandise execution

BENTONVILLE, Ark. — Senior leadership within Walmart’s merchandising organization continues to undergo a transformation, as the retailer’s chief merchandising officer Duncan Mac Naughton on Friday announced another round of personnel moves. The most recent changes were precipitated by an announcement the prior week that veteran merchant John Westling was retiring from his position of EVP general merchandise and replenishment. That resulted in the elevation of SVPs John Aden and Pam Kohn to new EVP roles, which in turn triggered additional personnel moves Walmart announced internally on Friday. Among the key changes, Gary Severson will transition to the role of

Andrea Thomas has been named Wal-Mart’s new senior VP sustainability. Matt Kistler, current senior VP sustainability, will be transitioning into a new role as senior VP marketing on the Walmart U.S. team. Thomas currently serves as senior VP global merchandising center, for the home, hardlines and entertainment businesses. In the position, she has been heavily involved in supply chain, product development and brand marketing -- all of which are key elements of Wal-Mart’s sustainability push.

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