Brown replaces Charlyn Jarrells Porter, who retired in March.
“As someone who has worked closely with Cole since she joined Walmart, I am proud that her hard work, leadership skills and commitment to her fellow associates has put her in the position to lead one of our company’s most important efforts-- becoming a best-in-class model for diversity and inclusion,” the company's executive vice president and chief administrative officer, Tom Mars, said as part of the announcement.
