Medtronic has hired a Walmart executive to lead its global operations and supply chain.
Geoff Martha, chair and CEO of Medtronic, posted on LinkedIn that Greg Smith, executive vice president of U.S. supply chain at Walmart, will join Medtronic April 5 as executive vice president of global operations and supply chain.
Mr. Smith developed and implemented Walmart's supply chain strategy to reduce costs and improve the working environment. He is responsible for the product flow, distribution and fulfillment center operations and the company's transportation functions.
"Greg is a seasoned leader who brings the unique blend of operations and supply chain experience needed to help establish Medtronic as the undisputed leader in healthcare technology," Mr. Martha wrote.
Before joining Walmart, Mr. Smith was senior vice president of global operations at Goodyear, where he oversaw 52 manufacturing facilities and four business units.