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Delta Air Strains Pronounces Judith McKenna as New Board Member to Drive International Development
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Delta Air Strains has introduced the appointment of Judith McKenna to its board of administrators, efficient February 7, 2025. Ms. McKenna brings in depth world enterprise expertise, having most not too long ago served because the President and Chief Govt Officer of Walmart Worldwide. Throughout her tenure at Walmart, which concluded together with her retirement in January 2024, she oversaw the corporate’s operations exterior the USA, taking part in a pivotal function in driving progress and innovation throughout numerous markets.
Delta Air Strains welcomes her management and experience as the corporate continues to strengthen its place within the world aviation business.
“We look forward to welcoming Judith to the Delta board of directors,” stated David Taylor, Delta’s non-executive Chair of the Board. “Judith’s deep leadership and global management experience, as well as her relentless passion for care for customers and employees throughout organizations, will contribute meaningfully to Delta’s board.”
Ms. McKenna devoted 27 years to Walmart, holding distinguished senior management positions each within the U.S. and internationally. Her tenure culminated in 2018 when she was appointed President and Chief Govt Officer of Walmart Worldwide, following her function as Chief Working Officer of Walmart U.S. and varied different management roles. Earlier than becoming a member of Walmart, she served as Chief Working Officer and Chief Monetary Officer of Asda, Walmart’s UK-based grocery store chain.
Throughout her profession, Ms. McKenna additionally held important governance roles. She served as Chair of Walmex, Walmart’s enterprise throughout Mexico and Central America, which is listed on the Mexican Bolsa. Moreover, she served on the boards of administrators for Flipkart, a number one Indian e-commerce platform, and PhonePe, a distinguished Indian funds and monetary companies firm. At present, she is a non-executive director of Unilever PLC.
Ms. McKenna earned her legislation diploma from the College of Hull in England and certified as a Chartered Accountant via the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales whereas working at KPMG. In recognition of her achievements, she was awarded an honorary doctorate in legislation from the College of Hull in 2014.
