Dive Summary:
- Leslie Dach will step down from his role as Walmart's executive vice president of corporate affairs in June.
- Walmart chief executive Mike Duke credited Dach, a former Democratic Party strategist, with helping the retail giant understand how it can play a broader role in societal challenges, as Dach's efforts to improve the company's image included environmental and anti-obesity initiatives.
- Dach approached Duke with his decision a few months ago and agreed to stay on for a few months to assist during the transition.
From the article:
... "Leslie has played a pivotal role in helping us understand the broader role Walmart can play in meeting the major challenges facing society today, and social goals are now an integral part of how we run our business," Wal-Mart chief executive Mike Duke in the memo. ...
