Former athlete and musician Cedric Clark joins John Furner to talk about his journey working for Walmart and Sam’s Club and the value of teamwork. They also discuss the process of interviewing leaders within the company and upcoming company events.
Cedric Clark's diverse background as a professional basketball player and classically trained pianist brings a unique perspective to his role as EVP of Store Operations at Walmart.
Walmart's year beginning meeting in Orlando celebrates the company's accomplishments, provides a dynamic sales floor-like environment, and demonstrates its commitment to employees and continued success.
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Cedric Clark: A Multi-Talented Leader
Cedric Clark, the newly promoted Executive Vice President of Store Operations at Walmart, brings a diverse background to his role. With experience as a professional basketball player and a classically trained pianist, he embodies a well-rounded perspective. Having lived and worked in multiple countries, including Brazil and New Zealand, Clark gained valuable insights into different cultures and ways of life. His ability to work as part of a team and his creativity shine through in his leadership style. Despite not initially planning to work in retail, Clark found a passion for the industry and has excelled within it.
Walmart's Year Beginning Meeting: Energy and Excitement
At Walmart's year beginning meeting, held in Orlando, the energy and excitement are palpable. With thousands of attendees, including store managers and logistics teams, the event is a celebration of the company's accomplishments. This gathering is particularly special as it marks a return to normalcy after the challenges of the pandemic. The event also showcases Walmart's merchandise in a sales floor-like setup, providing a dynamic environment for attendees. Alongside recognition and awards, the meeting serves as a reminder of Walmart's commitment to its employees and its dedication to continued success.
We’re coming to you live from Orlando, Florida, where thousands of associates from all over the country are attending our Walmart U.S. Year Beginning Meeting! This year’s theme is “Turn it Up!,” and nobody is bringing that energy better than our new EVP for Store Operations, Cedric Clark. Cedric is competitive and loves to win – he’s a former athlete. He’s also a musician, creative, and curious guy who our store associates are going to love working for. In this episode, Cedric and I talked about his journey working for both Walmart & Sam’s Club, what it means to be on a team, and what our Walmart team can do to build off our current momentum and do even more this year!
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