Biography

Rollin L. Ford is the executive vice president and chief information officer for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Walmart). He oversees the company’s global information systems division, and was appointed to this role in 2006.

Rollin’s previous position was executive vice president of logistics and supply chain, where he had operating responsibility for all general merchandise, fashion, grocery, Sam's Club, import and specialty distribution centers. He also had operating responsibility for all domestic transportation and the supply chain.

Rollin joined Walmart in 1983 and worked his way up through the logistics organization, managing all aspects of the supply chain. In his current role as chief information officer, he oversees the strategic outlook and execution of all applications and infrastructure worldwide.

Rollin serves on the board of directors for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund, John Brown University, Mercy Health System of Northwest Arkansas. He is also a member of the GS1 management board.

Rollin graduated from Taylor University in Upland, Ind., with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration and systems analysis.