John Forrest Ales

Communications Lead, Walmart Marketplace

John Forrest Ales is a seasoned communications professional currently serving as Senior Director of Events, Communication, and Marketing at Walmart Marketplace since December 2024, where expertise is utilized to lead a team focused on enhancing the platform's reputation among third-party sellers. With a career that includes pivotal roles at Walmart since June 2014, Ales has driven communications for Walmart Marketplace, managed public relations strategies for Walmart Global Tech and Walmart U.S. eCommerce, and successfully led initiatives for Walmart’s grocery division. Previous experience includes senior positions at Hilton Worldwide, where strategies were developed for multiple hotel brands, and consultancy work at Red Pig Creative, LLC. Ales holds a Master of Arts in Strategic Public Relations from the University of Southern California and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Arkansas.

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