Arriana McLymore

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Casey Carl, Walmart’s chief e-commerce executive, has announced that he is leaving at the end February, after almost two years of service, according to an internal memo.

Tom Ward, Walmart’s senior vice president for last mile deliveries will succeed Carl. Ward’s new title is executive vice president and chief of e-commerce officers, effective February 1.

Carl is the latest senior executive to leave the company. Scott McCall (Walmart’s U.S. chief merchandising officers) announced his retirement last Wednesday and was succeeded by Charles Redfield as grocery chief. In November, Walmart’s ex-chief financial officer and former chief merchandising officer, Brett Biggs left.

Carl, the Chief Omni Strategy and eCommerce Officer, led Walmart’s omnichannel, e-commerce efforts, which include grocery delivery, Walmart+, marketplace and the incubation arm of Walmart, Store Nº8.

John Furner, Walmart U.S. Chief Executive stated in the memo that Casey was a tireless advocate for sellers. He also led the effort to create and implement the seller value proposition. This has resulted in strong growth in third-party Marketplaces and Walmart Fulfillment Services. Casey’s efforts to support Walmart U.S. have been greatly appreciated. business.”

The incubator will now fall under the responsibility of Jennifer Jackson, senior vice president of enterprise strategy, M&A and strategic partnerships.

Carl, a 20-year old also lives in the same area. Target (NYSE:) veteran. He led Target’s innovation strategy for creating new business models. He was also responsible for Target.com and omnichannel.

Walmart’s main focus has been on e-commerce. Walmart announced earlier in the month that InHome would be expanding its ecommerce offerings. This service allows drivers to enter homes of customers and delivers groceries.