Kathleen McLaughlin

Kathleen McLaughlin

Keynote Speaker: Senior Vice President & Chief Sustainability Officer at Walmart; President of the Walmart Foundation

Kathleen McLaughlin Biography

Kathleen McLaughlin is executive vice president and chief sustainability officer for Walmart Inc. and president of the Walmart Foundation.

McLaughlin is responsible for programs that help Walmart create economic opportunity through jobs and sourcing; enhance the sustainability of food, apparel and general merchandise supply chains; and strengthen the resilience of local communities. Through business initiatives and philanthropy, her teams work with Walmart associates, suppliers, nonprofit organizations and others to drive significant and lasting improvements to economic, social and environmental systems. Last year, the company awarded more than $1.4 billion in cash and in-kind donations, including over $975 million of food donations.

Before joining Walmart in 2013, she spent more than 20 years with the global consulting firm McKinsey & Company.

McLaughlin serves on the boards of the Council on Foundations, the World Wildlife Fund and World Resources Institute and is a member of NatureVest and the Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose’s Strategic Investor Initiative Advisory Boards.

McLaughlin earned a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Boston University, as well as a master of arts in politics, philosophy and economics from Balliol College at Oxford University, where she was a Rhodes Scholar. She also has a diploma in theology from Oxford. She is married with three children and divides her time between Bentonville, Arkansas, and Toronto, Ontario.

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Kathleen McLaughlin Videos

Kathleen McLaughlin - Climate, Nature and Equity
Kathleen McLaughlin, Walmart — Climate Week NYC 2020
Kathleen McLaughlin on Walmart's ambitious 2025 sustainability targets

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Kathleen McLaughlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Retail, Business, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Corporate Strategy, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Social Activism and Innovation.

Where does Kathleen McLaughlin travel from?

Kathleen McLaughlin generally travels from Bentonville, AR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Kathleen McLaughlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Environment, Sustainability and Retail. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Kathleen McLaughlin generally travels from Bentonville, AR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Kate Brandt, Sara Blakely and Sallie Krawcheck. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Kathleen McLaughlin for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/09/2024.

Kathleen McLaughlin Videos

Kathleen McLaughlin - Climate, Nature and Equity
Kathleen McLaughlin, Walmart — Climate Week NYC 2020
Kathleen McLaughlin on Walmart's ambitious 2025 sustainability targets
Leading on Social and Environmental Issues: Walmart's Kathleen McLaughlin
  • How do I book Kathleen McLaughlin to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Kathleen McLaughlin for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Kathleen McLaughlin, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Kathleen McLaughlin or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Kathleen McLaughlin for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Kathleen McLaughlin, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Kathleen McLaughlin, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Kathleen McLaughlin speak about?

    Kathleen McLaughlin is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment, Sustainability, Retail, Business, Business Growth, Ethics & Integrity, Corporate Strategy, Women in Business, Influential Women, Female Leadership, Strategic Leadership, Social Activism and Innovation.
  • Where does Kathleen McLaughlin travel from?

    Kathleen McLaughlin generally travels from Bentonville, AR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Kathleen McLaughlin?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Kathleen McLaughlin for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Kathleen McLaughlin for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Kathleen McLaughlin or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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