Dan Bartlett — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

EVP, Corporate Affairs at Walmart since 2013, overseeing government relations, public policy, and corporate communications.
Served as Counselor to President George W. Bush from 2005 to 2007, responsible for all aspects of communications for the president and his administration.
Previously President and CEO of the U.S. division of Hill+Knowlton Strategies (2009-2011) and Public Strategies, Inc. (2007-2010).
Serves on the board of directors for Trek Bicycles.
Graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
Served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Texas LBJ School of Public Affairs and a fellow of its Center for Politics and Governance.

Biography

Dan Bartlett is the Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs for Walmart, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he is responsible for government relations and public policy, corporate communications, philanthropy, and the company’s social responsibility and sustainability initiatives.

Prior to joining Walmart, Bartlett served as president and CEO of the U.S. division of Hill+Knowlton Strategies from 2009 to 2011, where he advised business leaders across various sectors.