A passionate leader who is committed to delivering results, serving customers and driving diversity and inclusion, Melody Richard is the Senior Vice President of Pantry for Walmart US. This includes all shelf stable grocery items including dry grocery, snacks, and beverages. She is honored to work on such an important business that ensures our customers can Save Money and Live Better.
Prior to this role, Melody was the Merchandising VP of Pets for Walmart US. She led a cross-functional team to deliver upon pet parents needs and serve the over 70% of US households with pets. Melody joined Walmart over five years ago leading the Walmart US Baby store business.
Prior to joining Walmart, she held leadership roles at Coca-Cola for 20 years in Operations, U.S. Sales, International Commercial Leadership, and Emerging Brands.
As an industry leader, Melody serves as a National Board Member of the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and is the Executive Co-Sponsor for Walmart’s annual Fight Hunger Spark Change Campaign. She is also heavily invested in ensuring that the Pantry Team leads the way in the industry with Walmart regeneration and Made in the USA efforts.
She is a key leader for belonging as the leader of the Walmart Women’s Officer Caucus, a member of the President’s Belonging Council and advisor to the Women’s Resource Group. She represents Walmart as Secretary on the National Board for NextUp.
In the local community, she has led the Peel Mansion Giving Event, NWA Food Bank Jewels of Giving Event, Big Brothers Big Sisters Events, The Boys and Girls Club Youth of the Year and Sip and Savor, Sharing and Caring, the Best Friends Pet Resource Center and the American Heart Association. Melody is committed to supporting leaders in the workplace, families in the community and the overall health and wellbeing of associates and customers.
