BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 20, 2012 /PRNewswire/

Karenann Terrell, 50, is promoted to chief information officer for the company, effective February 1. In this position she will be responsible for the company's global technology systems including stores and clubs, supply chain, merchandising and enterprise platforms. Terrell was most recently Walmart's assistant chief information officer and will continue reporting to Rollin Ford, who held the CIO position before becoming Walmart's Chief Administrative Officer, effective February 1.

"Karenann has brought a wealth of experience to the organization, along with a technology foundation that will continue to serve Walmart well," said Ford. "She has embraced our mission and our values and has a passion for supporting our customers around the world. I'm confident that, in her new role, she will take Walmart's information systems division to a whole new level."

Prior to joining Walmart, Terrell was chief information officer of health care leader Baxter International, Inc., supporting its businesses worldwide from 2006 to 2010. She previously served as chief information officer of the Chrysler Group and Mercedes-Benz North America. Terrell began her career at General Motors in 1986, where she spent 16 years with responsibility for brand development, manufacturing and engineering at Cadillac.

Rosalind G. Brewer, 49, will be president and CEO of Sam's Club effective February 1.  Brewer, who is the first woman and the first African American to hold the position, will report to Walmart President and CEO Mike Duke.

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Rollin Ford, 49, is promoted to chief administrative officer (CAO) for the company, effective Feb. 1.  ‪ Specific areas of responsibility include the information systems division, global sourcing, global business processes, global shared services and global customer insights. Ford was most recently the company's chief information officer, and will continue reporting to Duke.

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Gisel Ruiz, 41, is promoted to executive vice president and chief operating officer for Walmart U.S., effective Feb. 1. In this position, she will be responsible for the company's U.S. operations, which cover more than 3,800 stores and include Supercenters, discount stores, Neighborhood Markets and Walmart Express formats. 

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