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Rick Ault
Distinguished, Risk Expert, Walmart
Bio:
Rick Ault has been with Walmart since 1994 and remains a Walmart culture champion, bringing more than three decades of experience in Asset Protection, Global Security, Business Continuity, Associate Vetting, Insider Threat, and Cybersecurity. In December 2022, Rick became Walmart’s first Business Information Security Partner, supporting Commerce Platforms and Emerging Technology through strategic alignment with business and technology teams. In August 2025, he transitioned into a new leadership role within Security Operations, overseeing a high-caliber team of engineers who manage Walmart’s Security Operations and Forensic Lab network and core platforms.
Rick, who lives in Bentonville, recently retired from the City Council but remains dedicated to his community. He continues to be involved in multiple historic preservation projects, actively volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, and, together with his wife, operates a 24/7 emergency food pantry.
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