Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, January 2025 – Walmart Canada is pleased to announce that Venessa Yates will take on the role of President and Chief Executive Officer in the coming weeks, pending authorizations.
“Venessa is a tremendous retail leader with experience in multiple countries and functions,” said Guilherme Loureiro, Regional CEO, Walmart Canada, Chile, Mexico and Central America. “She is the right person to continue to drive Walmart Canada’s growth trajectory and its transformation to become the country’s leading omnichannel retailer.”
Yates, who joined Walmart in 2016, most recently served as the Senior Vice President and General Manager of Walmart+, the company’s membership program. With an extensive background in retail, she has held leadership positions at global retail giants such as Walmart, Woolworths, and ALDI Stores.
“I’m thrilled to be joining the Walmart Canada team,” said Yates. “The Canadian business, with its 100,000 associates and impressive 30-year history, has always been a source of pride. We’re currently in growth mode and I’m excited about our future.”
The company also announced that Gonzalo Gebara, the current Walmart Canada President and CEO, will step down at the end of February after an illustrious 25-year career with Walmart to return to Argentina to be with his family and explore new opportunities.
During his tenure at Walmart Canada, Gebara played a pivotal role in accelerating the company’s transformation towards becoming Canada’s leading omnichannel retailer.
“I want to personally thank Gonzalo and his family for their 25 years of service,” said Loureiro.
About Walmart Canada
Walmart Canada operates over 400 stores nationwide, serving 1.5 million customers daily. Its flagship online store, Walmart.ca, attracts more than 1.5 million visitors daily. With over 100,000 associates, Walmart Canada ranks among the country’s largest employers and is recognized as one of Canada’s top 10 most influential brands.
Walmart Canada is committed to supporting Canadian families in need through its philanthropy initiatives. Since 1994, Walmart Canada has raised and donated over $750 million to Canadian charities, reflecting its deep dedication to community support.
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