Lesley Conway named head of Walmart Connect

Lesley Conway is the new head of Walmart Connect.

Conway has been tapped to oversee the media company and is responsible for the Canadian strategic direction, operations and growth projects. 

She brings more than 25 years of experience spanning media, marketing and advertising.

Conway previously served as CEO of Mindshare Canada. She also previously served as president of Hatch64, a performance marketing agency, and SVP of sales for Bell Media. 

“I’m thrilled to join the team and be a part of Walmart Connect’s journey of connecting brands and customers in meaningful ways," Conway said in a press release. “Retail is a dynamic and ever-evolving space, and I couldn’t imagine a more exciting time to step into the world of retail media. I look forward to building strong partnerships with our brand and agency partners and collaborating with our talented team to create unique solutions for customers, fostering innovation and growth.”  

Conway has held numerous positions across industry boards including the Canadian Media Director’s Council, the board of directors for the Radio Marketing Bureau, the Canadian Outdoor Bureau of Measurement and the Broadcast Bureau of Measurement’s Portable People Meter Committee.