More than 20 years' experience across the international retail and manufacturing sectors. Former leadership positions in the United Kingdom with Mars Confectionery, the world's leading confectionary company. With Wal-Mart: 1999, joined ASDA, Wal-Mart's operation in the UK; held senior positions including: Chief Operating Officer, ASDA; President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart Canada; President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart EMEA. Currently, President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart International, leading retail operations and overseeing business development in 27 countries. David is a member of the board of directors of Yihaodian, Massmart, Queens Business School and The Retail Council of Canada.