Walmart Appoints New International Chief

RAPAPORT... Judith McKenna will become the new president and CEO of Walmart International, the US retail chain's second-largest operating section, replacing David Cheesewright.  McKenna will continue in her current role as executive vicepresident and chief operating officer of Walmart US until February 1, when shewill assume her new role, the company reported. She has been with the retailersince 1996, beginning her career as chief operating officer and chief financialofficer of the UK division Asda. "I've had the pleasure to work with Judith for many yearsand have seen first-hand her ability to lead strategic change, buildrelationships with our associates and strengthen our business," said Walmart group president and CEO Doug McMillon. Cheesewright, who stepped down from the position to pursue amore part-time role, will continue his current service through March, afterwhich he will take on special company projects.