Leadership

Donna Morris is executive vice president and chief people officer for Walmart, a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better. A member of Walmart’s executive committee, Donna leads the company’s global people strategy for more than 2 million associates, focused on creating opportunities for associates to grow, belong and thrive while driving strategies that provide Walmart with world-class talent.

Donna’s teams are focused on creating a future-ready workforce by expanding career pathways, advancing skills-based development, enhancing the associate experience through innovative tools and digital solutions and supporting associates’ emotional, physical and financial well-being. Under her leadership, Walmart and Sam’s Club in the U.S., Walmart China, and Walmart Global Tech India have been certified as a "Great Place to Work.”

Donna brings extensive experience leading business transformation through innovative people solutions and agile ways of working with a focus on building strong cultures. Since joining Walmart in 2020, she has championed investments that advance Walmart’s commitment to associates and expand opportunities for skill development and career growth.

Prior to Walmart, Donna spent more than 17 years at Adobe, with more than 13 years as the Chief Human Resources Officer, including leading employee and customer experience during a period of her tenure.

A native of Ottawa, Canada, Donna has a bachelor’s degree in political science from Carleton University. She is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources (NAHR) and holds senior HR certifications in both the United States and Canada.

Donna serves on the boards of directors of PhonePe, one of India’s leading digital payments and financial services platforms; UKG, a leading provider of HR, payroll and workforce management solutions; and Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. She is also a trustee of Fordham University.

Donna is recognized as a leading voice on the future of work, workforce transformation and people leadership. She was named HR Executive of the Year by HR Executive, included on Forbes’ Future of Work 50 list, recognized among Mass Market Retailer’s Most Influential Women in Retailing and honored as a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer by Human Resource Executive.