Eric Risher

Eric Risher is an accomplished data governance and analytics leader with extensive experience in the retail and food industries. Currently serving as the Head of Data Governance and Product Analytics at Walmart Data Ventures, Eric has developed a comprehensive data strategy and implemented a data readiness framework. Prior roles include Senior Manager II in Global Business Services at Walmart, where Eric directed support for Workday integrations, and Senior Manager of People Analytics at Tyson Foods, focusing on HR reporting. With a career spanning over two decades at Walmart, Eric has held various senior managerial positions centering on process development, data management, and system enhancements, consistently driving innovation and streamlining operations for large-scale projects impacting hundreds of thousands of employees.