Leigh Hopkins

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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Experience35+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

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

Professional employment history
  • Aug 2024–Present· 2 yrs 3 mos
    • Consultant, Advisor, Board Member, Investor.Current
      Aug 2024–Present
  • PhonePeCurrent
    Mar 2021–Present· 5 yrs 8 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Mar 2021–Present
  • Feb 2021–Present· 5 yrs 9 mos
    • Board MemberCurrent
      Feb 2021–Present
  • NinjacartCurrent
    Nov 2020–Present· 6 yrs
    • Member, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Nov 2020–Present
  • Apr 2022–Aug 2024· 2 yrs 4 mos
    • Board Member
      Apr 2022–Aug 2024
  • 2021–Aug 2024· 3 yrs 7 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      2021–Aug 2024
  • 2009–Aug 2024· 15 yrs 7 mos
    • EVP, International Strategy & Development, and Regional CEO
      2021–Aug 2024
    • EVP International Strategy & Development
      2020–2021
    • SVP International Strategy and Business Development
      Mar 2017–2020
    • SVP International Real Estate
      Nov 2014–Feb 2017
    • VP, International Business Development, M&A
      Jun 2011–Nov 2014
    • VP, M&A Asia
      2009–Jun 2011
  • 1998–2009· 11 yrs
    • Managing Director
      1998–2009
  • Sep 1991–1998· 6 yrs 4 mos
    • Director, Information Technology
      Sep 1991–1998

Education

Master's degree

Oriental Studies

University of Oxford

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