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Judith McKenna

Questioner · DISC type c
Board of Directors, Member at Delta Air Lines
📍 Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Judith McKenna is an accomplished global executive with a 27-year career at Walmart, culminating as President and CEO of Walmart International. She now serves on the boards of Delta Air Lines and Unilever. She is a chartered accountant and holds a law degree and an honorary doctorate from the University of Hull.

Judith expresses a strong passion for continuous learning, engaging in thoughtful discussions at events like the Kearney Global Business Policy Council CEO Retreat. She enjoys traveling and was particularly captivated by a recent trip to New Zealand. She is also a dedicated mentor, serving as "Executive in Residence" at the University of Arkansas.

She is a long-time champion for diversity and inclusion, having chaired Walmarts council for its global womens strategy.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Board of Directors, Member
Location
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Personality Overview

How Judith shows up

Not Easily Convinced
Systematic
Value Seeker

They are more likely than others to negotiate on pricing and terms. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters. They prefer to analyze every situation thoroughly.


Priorities

Topics Judith cares about

Retail Leadership
A frequent speaker on retail leadership qualities, international expansion, and the challenges facing retailers, including at the FT Future of Retail event.
Corporate Governance
Serves on the boards of global corporations Delta Air Lines and Unilever, leveraging extensive experience in international business operations and strategy.
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Career

Work history

2025
Board of Directors, Member
Delta Air Lines
2024
Board of Directors, Member
Unilever
2018 - 1-2024
President and CEO, Walmart International
Walmart
2015 - 2018
Chief Operating Officer, Walmart U.S.
Walmart
2014 - 2015
Executive Vice President and Chief Development Officer, Walmart U.S.
Walmart
In the press

Media appearances

Delta adds longtime Walmart executive Judith McKenna to board of directors. Featured in FlightGlobal
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Delta Board of Directors welcomes Judith McKenna as newest member. Featured in Delta Air Lines Newsroom
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Education
LLB (Hons) Law
University of Hull
Honorary Doctorate
University of Hull
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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