In this capacity, Mr. Botes oversees ethics and compliance for Walmart's U.S. supply chain, which includes more than 200 warehouses and distribution centers nationwide.
LITTLE FLOCK, AR, December 11, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Stefan Botes, MBA, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Botes is a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in ethics and compliance. For over five years, he has been the senior director of ethics and compliance at Walmart at the company's headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. In this capacity, Mr. Botes oversees ethics and compliance for Walmart's U.S. supply chain, which includes more than 200 warehouses and distribution centers nationwide. He collaborates closely with operations and subject matter experts within the compliance group to ensure that programs are appropriately executed and formulated for operations. A crucial part of his responsibilities involves conducting risk assessments and monitoring to determine the effectiveness of compliance processes and ensuring they meet regulatory requirements.
Before his current role, Mr. Botes was the senior director of global trade and sanctions compliance for the retail organization from 2015 to 2019. He managed global trade compliance and sanctions during this period, ensuring the company adhered to international trade regulations. His expertise in this area was honed through extensive collaboration with Walmart's global markets in North, Central and South America, Africa, Asia and the United Kingdom. This experience gave Mr. Botes valuable insights into different cultures and their unique operational aspects.
From 2007 to 2014, Mr. Botes was the general manager of international commerce at Massmart in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, he managed various facets of Massmart's international commerce business, including vendor management, sourcing, product safety and quality, global logistics, customs compliance and responsible sourcing. Mr. Botes's leadership in Massmart's early adoption of responsible sourcing initiatives contributed significantly to the company's reputation for ethical business practices.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Botes was a non-food supplier executive at Shield Buying and Distribution in Parktown, Johannesburg, between 1994 and 2007. During his tenure, he was pivotal in managing supplier relationships while overseeing a team of buyers responsible for general merchandise, hardware, and building materials. Mr. Botes also conceptualized and implemented the company's entry into the hardware and building material market by launching a new trading banner.
Mr. Botes's academic achievements have been instrumental in his professional success. In 2006, he earned a Master of Business Administration in strategy, financial strategy, creativity, innovation, and change from the University of South Africa. He also completed an advanced professional management program in business administration and management on campus in 2003.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Botes is actively involved in civic organizations. Since 2019, he has served as a board member for the Special Needs Athletic Program, which focuses on developing adults with special needs through sports programs. He also volunteers with local charities through Walmart, participating in food banks, Good Neighbor events, and Helping Hands initiatives.
Mr. Botes's journey from working in South Africa to joining Walmart has been marked by significant personal and professional growth. Never satisfied with the status quo, Mr. Botes continues to look for the next opportunity to challenge his abilities and continue his growth journey in his personal and professional life.
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