Karen Gilbert

Karen Gilbert is a Senior Director at Walmart, currently overseeing Fresh Waste and Shrink at Sam's Club, where they identify process opportunities and lead projects to mitigate risk and profit leakage. With over 20 years of experience in auditing and controllership, Karen has held key positions at companies like Tyson Foods and Kimberly-Clark, focusing on internal controls and financial reporting. They are a CPA and CIA, passionate about project management, continuous improvement, and talent development. Karen has successfully implemented initiatives that optimize processes and enhance customer satisfaction while mentoring staff to advance their careers. They earned their degree from The University of Texas at Dallas - School of Management.