Ronnie Robinson

Ronnie Robinson is the Founder and President of Kaleidoscope Solutions, LLC, an innovative strategic consultancy group supporting the founders and leaders of emerging food and beverage brands and products.

Previously, Ronnie worked with Walmart Inc as VP of Merchandising, responsible for various food and beverage and general merchandise product categories spanning a 29-year career. In addition to various merchandise leadership roles, Ronnie was the VP of Fresh Food operations covering the US market. During his time with Walmart, he also held various international roles such as Regional Director to Brazil, China, Mexico, and Puerto Rico, and he served on two separate expatriate tours to Canada over a four-year period. At Walmart, Ronnie successfully led many innovation, sourcing, and sustainability initiatives, and during his tenure was awarded the prestigious Sam M. Walton Award.

Ronnie holds several board seats with private emerging food and beverage companies and also sits on the Board of First Christian Church of Fayetteville as the Stewardship Chair. In addition to board seats, Ronnie acts as a strategic advisor to several private food companies and tech firms, where his passion for food, innovation, technology, and people all merge together.

Ronnie is also a Strategic Advisor with several tech companies, including Rock Solid Retail and One Stone.

Ronnie has a deep and rich passion for social justice, responsible sourcing, sustainability, and conscious capitalism.