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Cristina Ronski

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Chief Executive Officer Walmart Central America at Walmart de México y Centroamérica
📍 Costa Rica

Cristina Ronski is the CEO of Walmart Central America, a role she assumed in January 2024. Her 27-year career spans leadership positions in FMCG and retail at Abbott, SC Johnson, and Kimberly Clark across Asia, Latin America, and North America. She holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.

Of Ecuadorian-American nationality, Cristina has moved internationally for her career, supported by her husband and daughters. In 2019, she relocated her family from Asia to Central America to begin her journey with Walmart, embracing the local culture.

Unique fact: Cristina is the first woman in Walmarts history to be appointed as the Chief Executive Officer for the Central America region.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
Chief Executive Officer Walmart Central America
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Costa Rica
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Women's Leadership
She is a co-sponsor of Walmart's "Mujeres Imparables" (Unstoppable Women) initiative, which provides development and tools for aspiring female leaders within the company.
Omnichannel Strategy
Recognized for her focus on accelerating Walmart's omnichannel strategy, aiming to create a seamless and valuable ecosystem for customers across all platforms.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Chief Executive Officer Walmart Central America
Walmart de México y Centroamérica
6-2022 - 1-2024
VP Health & Wellness - Providing Mexican families access to trusted Health & Wellness solutions
Walmart de México y Centroamérica
2019 - 6-2022
CMO Central America
Walmart
2017 - 2019
Divisional Vice President, Japan, ANZ, Thailand & Emerging Markets.
Abbott
2015 - 2017
Divisional Vice President, South East Asia, Abbott Nutrition
Abbott
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Education
INSEAD Women’s Global Leadership Program
INSEAD
Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Marketing
University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh
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