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We regret to inform you that, due to unforeseen circumstances, Gonzalo Gebara, President & CEO of Walmart Canada, is no longer able to travel to Halifax for the Distinguished Retailer Speaker Series event. As a result, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the event scheduled for October 21st.

While we are disappointed, we’re happy to share that Gonzalo has expressed a strong interest in rescheduling the event for a future date, and we are currently working on new plans to bring this exciting session to life. We will keep you updated as soon as more details become available.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Thank you again for your interest in the David Sobey Retailing Centre's Distinguished Retailer Speaker Series, and we hope to see you at the rescheduled event.

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Join the David Sobey Retailing Centre at Saint Mary's University for the annual Distinguished Retailer Speaker Series, featuring Gonzalo Gebara, President & CEO of Walmart Canada. Gonzalo will dive into pressing topics such as the future of retail, the impact of technology, supply chain dynamics, and his personal career journey to becoming one of the top retail executives in the country.

This hybrid event is open to students, faculty, staff, and the broader business community. Don't miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from a retail industry leader and engage in an extended Q&A session where you can ask Gonzalo your burning questions.

In-person Attendance: Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. For those who arrive after the room is full, an overflow space will be provided where you can watch the event via live stream.

Register for In-Person Attendance Here

Virtual Attendance: Can't make it in person? Tune in virtually to watch the event live.

Register for Virtual Attendance Here

Post-event Reception: After the discussion, join us for a reception where you’ll have the chance to meet Gonzalo and network with Walmart executives, business leaders, and fellow attendees.

Don't miss out on this exciting event—reserve your spot today!

About Gonzalo Gebara

Gonzalo Gebara is President and CEO of Walmart Canada, where he leads more than 100,000 associates and is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of Walmart Canada’s more than 400 stores across the country, growing e-commerce business and industry-leading supply chain.

Prior to joining Walmart Canada, Gonzalo was President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Chile.

Gonzalo joined Walmart in 2000, as a member of the Finance, Strategy, and Commercial teams. In 2004, he moved to Bentonville, Arkansas, where he assumed the role of Senior Director of International Integration, leading these company processes in Brazil, Central America, Japan, and China. Later, in 2009, he arrived in Chile to lead the D&S-Walmart integration process. His responsibilities included the implementation of a new corporate culture and the development of a series of value-creating initiatives. In 2013, he became Director of Operations for Walmart Chile.

In 2016, he assumed the position of Commercial Vice President of Walmart Chile, in charge of developing the strategy and overall management of all commercial initiatives, for both brick-and-mortar stores and the digital channel and led the Company’s agro-industrial division in the country. During his 10 years in Chile, he also developed and launched the Business Intelligence and Data Analytics division.

In January 2019, he was appointed Chief Administration Officer for Walmart in Chile and Argentina, where he was responsible for implementing the company's real estate strategy in both countries, fostering the construction of new stores and remodeling of some existing locations.