Walmart has appointed Shishir Mehrotra, CEO of Superhuman, to its Board of Directors as the retail giant prepares for an agentic AI future.
Walmart Inc. has announced the appointment of Shishir Mehrotra, an Indian American technology veteran and current CEO of Superhuman, to its Board of Directors. This move comes as the retail giant positions itself for an agentic AI future.
Mehrotra will contribute to both the Compensation and Management Development Committee and the Technology and eCommerce Committee, as stated by the Bentonville, Arkansas-based company.
Greg Penner, chairman of Walmart’s Board of Directors, expressed enthusiasm about Mehrotra’s addition, saying, “Our focus remains on serving customers through a people-led, tech-powered approach. Shishir’s background adds to our boardroom the insight of a proven builder, offering a distinguished track record scaling platforms relied upon by millions.”
Randall Stephenson, the lead independent director, echoed this sentiment, highlighting Mehrotra’s unique skill set. “Shishir brings a rare combination of technical depth and product leadership. He has helped create and scale platforms that unlock creativity and productivity for people and teams at global scale. We’re excited to welcome him to our Board,” he remarked.
In response to his appointment, Mehrotra stated, “I have long admired Walmart’s ability to innovate while staying true to its core values, and joining the Board as the company builds for an agentic AI future is a rare opportunity. This era is the most significant technological shift I’ve seen in my career, and I look forward to working with the team to shape the future for the millions of people Walmart serves.”
Mehrotra brings over 25 years of experience in the technology sector, with a proven track record of building category-defining platforms. Before his role at Superhuman, an email application designed for productivity enhancement, he co-founded Coda, a productivity and AI platform that successfully served millions of users and tens of thousands of teams.
Prior to founding Coda, Mehrotra held significant positions at YouTube, serving as both Chief Product Officer and Chief Technology Officer. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in transforming YouTube into the world’s largest video platform and one of Google’s most significant and rapidly growing businesses, catering to a new generation of creators.
Mehrotra holds a dual Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and computer science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Walmart serves approximately 270 million customers and members each week across more than 10,750 stores and various eCommerce websites in 19 countries. The company reported a fiscal year 2025 revenue of $681 billion and employs around 2.1 million associates globally, according to the company’s release.
This strategic appointment reflects Walmart’s commitment to integrating advanced technology into its operations and enhancing customer service as it navigates the evolving landscape of retail.
According to The American Bazaar, Mehrotra’s expertise will be invaluable as Walmart continues to innovate and adapt in a rapidly changing market.