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Walmart Names Shishir Mehrotra to Board of Directors

Walmart Inc. (WMT) | January 8, 2026

By Diana Miller

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Walmart announced the appointment of Shishir Mehrotra, CEO at Superhuman, to its Board of Directors.

Mehrotra will serve on the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the Technology and eCommerce Committee.

His appointment brings technical depth and product leadership to Walmart's boardroom.

Appointment of Shishir Mehrotra

Shishir Mehrotra, a technology veteran, joins Walmart's Board of Directors with a strong background in building platforms and scaling products.

Focus on Innovation

Walmart emphasizes a people-led, tech-powered approach to serve its millions of customers, aiming to shape the future in an agentic AI era.

Mehrotra's Experience

With 25+ years in technology, Mehrotra's previous roles include being the CEO and co-founder of Coda and serving as YouTube's Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer.

  • The appointment of Shishir Mehrotra underscores Walmart's commitment to leveraging technology and innovation in its strategic direction.
  • Mehrotra's expertise in building category-defining platforms aligns with Walmart's goal of driving creativity and productivity on a global scale.

Shishir Mehrotra's addition to Walmart's Board of Directors highlights the company's focus on technological advancements and innovation, positioning itself for the future.