Leadership

Latriece Watkins is executive vice president and chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S., overseeing merchandising and manufacturing teams that support Walmart’s U.S. business and deliver customer-centric assortments at everyday low prices. She is responsible for shaping assortment strategy, driving operational excellence and ensuring a consistent, trusted shopping experience for customers nationwide.

First joining Walmart as a real estate intern in 1997, Latriece has since held a wide range of leadership roles across Sam’s Club, Walmart U.S. merchandising, human resources and U.S. store operations. Bringing a 360-degree perspective to her leadership, she is grounded in Sam Walton’s belief that “we’re all merchants” and guided by a deep belief that real people make Walmart special.

Latriece earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Spelman College and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Arkansas School of Law. She serves on the board of directors for Live Nation.