Jessamyn Forbess dives into new role at Walmart with focus on US retailer's global supply chain
Jessamyn Forbess is starting a new chapter at Walmart as Director, Global Supply Chain. She has been with the US retail giant for just over three years and previously served as Director, Operations.
In a LinkedIn post, she said: "Before diving into this next adventure, I want to express my deepest gratitude to the phenomenal Store Operations Intake & Test team in Walmart U.S. Leading this team has been an absolute privilege. Thank you all for your dedication, innovation, and support. I am immensely proud of you all."
She added: "As I step into this new role, I am eager to collaborate with a highly talented team. I am stepping under this new banner ready to tackle the complexities of expanding and strengthening our supply chain network on a global scale."
"Our ultimate mission remains clear: to build an elite, seamless network that helps make Walmart the world's favourite place to shop. Here’s to new challenges and continuing to move the retail world forward!"
2026 RTIH Innovation Awards
Supply chain technology will be a key focus area at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards.
The awards are now open for entries and celebrate global retail technology innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.
Our winners will be revealed at the 2026 RTIH Innovation Awards Ceremony, taking place at The HAC in Central London on Wednesday, 4th November.
Check out our 2025 winners here.
Our 2025 hall of fame entrants were revealed during a sold out event which took place at The HAC on 16th October and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by award winning comedian, actress and writer Tiff Stevenson.
In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “This is the awards’ fifth year as a physical event. We started off with just 30 people at the South Place Hotel not far from here, then moved to London Bridge Hotel, then The Barbican, and last year RIBA’s HQ in the West End.”
“But I’m conscious of the fact that, to quote the legend that is Taylor Swift, You’re only as hot as your last hit, baby. So, this year we’ve moved to our biggest venue yet, and also pulled in our largest number of entries to date and broken attendance records.”
He added: “This year’s submissions have without doubt been our best yet. To quote one of the judges: The examples of innovative developments across both traditional and digital retail spaces were truly remarkable.”
Congratulations to our winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Tiff Stevenson, and all those who attended our 2025 gathering.
