Venessa Yates

Venessa Yates is an experienced retail executive with a strong background in merchandising and product development. Currently serving as SVP & General Manager of Walmart+, Yates has held positions including Vice President of Merchandising Strategy and Merchandising Vice President for Snacks at Walmart. Prior experience includes roles at Woolworths Group as Senior Own Brand Manager, Product Development Manager, and Buyer & Product Development Specialist, as well as Buying Director and Area Manager at ALDI Stores Australia. Yates also worked as a Business Development Manager at the University of New England. Educationally, Yates is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing and Human Resource Management at the University of New England.