Walmart taps ex-Google, Amazon employee as new chief technology officer

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Walmart Inc appointed Suresh Kumar, a former employee of Alphabet Inc-owned Goog...

FILE PHOTO: Walmart's logo is seen outside one of the stores in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., November 20, 2018. REUTERS/Kamil Krzaczynski/File Photo

Kumar most recently worked as a vice president and general manager of display, video, app ads and analytics at Google. He will directly report to the retailer’s chief executive, Doug McMillon, Walmart said on Tuesday. Kumar’s appointment comes as Walmart is undertaking massive investments in its e-commerce business to compete more effectively with Amazon and preparing for a big splash in the world of advertising. Reuters was first to report Walmart’s planned meeting with large corporate ad buyers in New York this week.

Kumar will have an expanded role and will be responsible for not just the United States but will oversee technology globally at Walmart, including the retailer’s warehouse club chain Sam’s Club.

 

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Wonder if they will make him comply with their rules of using only cast off furniture from stores for office & will make him get the required of hours worked before healthcare benefits kick in

i hope deplorable WMT rips Bezos a new A hole

Saying 'employee' makes it sound like they worked in the warehouse for minimum wage before getting the biggest promotion of their life.

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