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Gisel Ruiz

Gisel Ruiz

Keynote Speaker: Former Executive Vice President & Chief Operations Officer for Sam’s Club

Gisel Ruiz Biography

Gisel Ruiz is the former Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer Sam’s Club, the wholesale membership business segment of Fortune 1 company, Walmart, Inc. She began her career at Walmart as an Assistant Manager Trainee. In the span of her nearly 27 year career at Walmart, she ascended through ranks where she held top executive roles including Chief Operating Officer Walmart US and Executive Vice President, People serving Walmart International.

She is a member of the Board of Directors at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. where she serves on the Audit Committee and the Nominating and Governance Committee.

Ruiz also serves on the Board of Directors at Ulta Beauty where she currently serves on the Compensation Committee.

She serves the Nominating and Governance Committee and is the Chairperson of the Compensation Committee at Vital Farms.

She also holds board director roles at two private companies and is a member of the Board of Trustees and the Retail Management Institute Advisory Board at Santa Clara University, her alma mater.

In addition to her public and private board service, she consults with select consumer companies in all areas of business including operations, human capital strategy, diversity & inclusion and digital transformation.

Ruiz is a member of the Latino Corporate Directors Association and NACD.

Ruiz and her husband of 30 years have two daughters and currently split their time between Northwest Arkansas and Florida.

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Gisel Ruiz Speaking Topics

Latinos in the US ~ Alimentando Crecimiento

My Fortune One Leadership Journey

Board Room Leadership Today

Women in Leadership ~ Beyond “the Only One”

Gisel Ruiz Videos

From Store Manager to Chief Operations Officer
The WFM Show: Born to Lead with Gisel Ruiz - YouTube
Session 2: Leadership After the Coronavirus Pandemic and Social ...

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What topics does Gisel Ruiz speak about?

Gisel Ruiz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Business Leadership, Women in Business, Female Leadership, Hispanic Heritage, Diversity, Human Resources, Leadership, Women, Strategic Leadership, Thought Leadership, Retail, Women's History Month and Influential Women.

Where does Gisel Ruiz travel from?

Gisel Ruiz generally travels from Rogers, AR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Gisel Ruiz is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Business Leadership and Women in Business. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Gisel Ruiz generally travels from Rogers, AR, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sylvia Acevedo, Linda Alvarado and Deborah Rosado Shaw. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Gisel Ruiz for an upcoming event.

Gisel Ruiz Speaking Topics

  • Latinos in the US ~ Alimentando Crecimiento

  • My Fortune One Leadership Journey

  • Board Room Leadership Today

  • Women in Leadership ~ Beyond “the Only One”

Gisel Ruiz Videos

From Store Manager to Chief Operations Officer
The WFM Show: Born to Lead with Gisel Ruiz - YouTube
Session 2: Leadership After the Coronavirus Pandemic and Social ...

Gisel Ruiz Reviews

  • Boston Consulting Group - Oct 09 2023

  • Ketchum o/b/o Kikkoman Corporation - Jun 12 2023

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