Leigh Hopkins
Seasoned international executive with over three decades of experience in retail, banking, and strategic leadership. Retired Walmart EVP International Strategy and Regional CEO. Retail consultant, board member, investor
Ninjacart•Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
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Working on select consultancy projects, board and mentoring roles. Focused on interesting projects and situations where I can make the most impact. Retired from Walmart in 2024, most recently serving as Executive Vice President, regional CEO / operating partner for Walmart’s businesses in Asia and for Walmex as well as being responsible for Walmart International's strategy, business development and partnership services functions.Board roles include PhonePe, Ninjacart and TheatreSquared, and previously at Walmex and Flipkart. Lucky enough to have had the opportunity to live and work in the US, UK, Japan and Hong Kong.
Career Timeline
- Chilfrome Ventures LLCCurrentAug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
- Consultant, Advisor, Board Member, Investor.CurrentAug 2024–Present
- PhonePeCurrentMar 2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
- Board MemberCurrentMar 2021–Present
- SY Holdings Inc (Seiyu)CurrentFeb 2021–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
- Board MemberCurrentFeb 2021–Present
- NinjacartCurrentNov 2020–Present· 6 yrs
- Member, Board of DirectorsCurrentNov 2020–Present
- Apr 2022–Aug 2024· 2 yrs 4 mos
- Board MemberApr 2022–Aug 2024
- 2021–Aug 2024· 3 yrs 7 mos
- Member, Board of Directors2021–Aug 2024
- 2009–Aug 2024· 15 yrs 7 mos
- EVP, International Strategy & Development, and Regional CEO2021–Aug 2024
- EVP International Strategy & Development2020–2021
- SVP International Strategy and Business DevelopmentMar 2017–2020
- SVP International Real EstateNov 2014–Feb 2017
- VP, International Business Development, M&AJun 2011–Nov 2014
- VP, M&A Asia2009–Jun 2011
- 1998–2009· 11 yrs
- Managing Director1998–2009
- Sep 1991–1998· 6 yrs 4 mos
- Director, Information TechnologySep 1991–1998
Education
Master's degree
Oriental Studies
University of Oxford