Walmart Inc. (NYSE: WMT) announced that its Board of Directors has appointed César Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, as a new independent director to the company’s board, effective immediately.
Conde, 45, becomes the twelfth member of the board and he will become a member of the company’s Audit Committee and Technology and eCommerce Committee.
“César brings strong skills as a global executive and expertise in brand management, finance, digital and media that will complement our board of directors’ experiences. We look forward to his strategic insights as we continue to drive the transformation of Walmart to better serve customers and win in an omnichannel world,” said Walmart Chairman of the Board Greg Penner.
“Today’s consumer landscape is changing, and I believe Walmart’s unique assets position the company to meet the changing demographics around the world. I look forward to working with the board and management team to help drive the company’s strategic plans and continued growth,” Conde said.
Conde also serves on the Executive Committee of NBCUniversal. As Chairman of NBCUniversal International Group, he is responsible for the operations and international expansion of NBCUniversal businesses outside of North America. As Chairman of Telemundo Enterprises, he oversees the leading media properties serving Hispanics across broadcast, cable, and digital platforms.