Romana Rolniak

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Director of Transformation Communications - Tech and AI, Product & Design at Walmart

Bentonville, Arkansas, United States

Overview

Romana Rolniak is a dynamic communications leader at Walmart with over 15 years of experience, currently serving as Director of Transformation Communications for Tech and AI. She holds a Micro-Masters from MIT and is described by colleagues as strategic, creative, and positive.

She has a passion for philanthropy and employee engagement, having worked on successful fundraising campaigns with the Walmart Foundation that raised millions of dollars for worthy causes. Romana thrives on building strong relationships and fostering effective, two-way communication within organizations.

Interesting fact: She helped launch the Walmart Translation Platform, a project with funny translation errors like “Space Marmalade. ”

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Objective Thinker

Fast But Wary

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They are very proud of what they do. They are not focused on building rapport and relationships.

Topics They Care About

Transformation Communications
Her current role focuses on leading communications for Walmart's Tech, AI, and Product evolution, shaping the narrative around significant organizational change.
Global Commerce
She has led communications for Walmart International and supported global seller summits, focusing on growing the company's international marketplace and product innovations.
Supply Chain Operations
She has extensive experience leading communications for over 130, 000 supply chain associates, transforming messaging across distribution centers, fulfillment centers, and transportation.

Media Appearances

Romana has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Director of Transformation Communications - Tech and AI, Product & Design at Walmart
6-2024 - 11-2025
Director of Global Communications - Walmart International at Walmart
5-2021 - 6-2024
Director of Global Communications - Supply Chain at Walmart
11-2020 - 5-2021
Sr. Manager II, Supply Chain Activity Management, Walmart U.S. at Walmart
9-2018 - 11-2020
Sr. Manager II, Supply Chain Communications, Walmart U.S. at Walmart

Education

Certificate from University of Arkansas
Micro-Masters from Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Exp : 18 Location : Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Transformation Communications - Tech and AI, Product & Design at Walmart
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Insights For Selling To Romana

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Make sure that you circle back fast on any action items, it wins their trust
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Romana is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Romana

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Romana move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Romana take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Romana

Personality Compatibility


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