Judith McKenna

Judith McKenna
Born 1966/1967 (age 51–52)[1]
Nationality British
Alma mater University of Hull
Occupation businesswoman
Home town Middlesbrough, England
Title CEO of Walmart International
Term January 2018-
Predecessor David Cheesewright
Spouse(s) Phil Dutton
Children 2

Judith McKenna (born 1966/1967) is a British businesswoman, and the CEO of Walmart's international division, since January 2018, when she succeeded David Cheesewright.

Early life

McKenna is British,[1] and grew up in Middlesbrough.[2][3] Her parents were teachers, and her older sister became a social worker.[3]

She was educated at a local comprehensive school, then earned a bachelor's degree in law at University of Hull.[3]

Career

McKenna started her career with KPMG, followed by Carlsberg Tetley and Allied Domecq, and joined Asda in 1996.[2]

McKenna was promoted to chief operating officer (COO) of Asda in July 2011.[3]

She worked with David Cheesewright, running Asda in the UK, before moving to the US in 2014.[1]

In January 2018, it was announced thast she would succeed Cheesewright as CEO of Walmart International.[1][2]

Personal life

McKenna met her future husband Phil Dutton, former finance director of Punch Taverns, when both were working at Asda.[2] They have two children.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Judith McKenna to lead Walmart International, Cheesewright to retire - Talk Business & Politics". 17 January 2018. Retrieved 5 June 2018.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Armstrong, Ashley (5 June 2018). "Judith McKenna becomes most senior woman in UK food retail as Walmart international boss". Retrieved 5 June 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
  3. 1 2 3 4 "Judith McKenna: The MT Interview". Retrieved 5 June 2018.


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