Valerie Casey

Valerie Casey is a seasoned design leader with a robust career spanning over two decades. Currently serving as SVP and Chief Design Officer at Walmart since December 2017, Valerie reports directly to the CEO and has spearheaded initiatives leading Walmart to receive multiple Fast Company Innovation Awards. Previous experience includes a strategic consultancy role at Necessary Projects, where Valerie developed a network with the Mozilla Foundation to provide internet access in underserved areas. As founder and Executive Director of The Designers Accord, Valerie fostered a global coalition of designers focused on social impact. Valerie also co-founded the Samsung Accelerator at Samsung Electronics and played a critical role at IDEO, leading digital experiences. Additional roles include Global Executive Creative Director at frog and Associate Partner at Pentagram Design, with early creative positions at vivid studios and Electravision. Valerie holds advanced degrees from Yale University and has a background in English Literature and Women's Studies from Swarthmore College.