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Walmart appoints Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom to board of directors in e-commerce drive

on Sep 30, 2014 | 0 comments

By Natalie Mortimer

Walmart has appointed Instagram CEO and co-founder Kevin Systrom to its board of directors as in continues to invest in e-commerce and mobile channels.

Systrom will also serve as a member of the company’s technology and eCommerce committee and its compensation, nominating and governance committee (CNGC).

Walmart chairman Rob Walton said Systrom’s entrepreneurial background and digital expertise will be “invaluable” as the supermarket giant deploys new capabilities through e-commerce and mobile channels.

“Walmart is investing in e-commerce capabilities through talent, technology and fulfillment. Kevin’s passion and deep knowledge of social media align with our focus to engage customers through our digital and physical Read full story ›

Source: The Drum