PMA board adds Wal-Mart’s Shawn Baldwin

Shawn Baldwin, Wal-Mart Stores’ general merchandise manager and senior vice president of produce and global food sourcing, has been named to Produce Marketing Association (PMA) board of directors. Baldwin’s term begins effective immediately.

He replaces Jim Corby, who has served PMA’s board since October 2016 and recently announced his retirement from The Fresh Market.

Baldwin’s career began at Sam’s Club more than two decades ago working as an hourly employee, advancing to support operations and merchandising for Sam’s Club International locations around the world. Baldwin later assumed leadership over the fresh foods category for all U.S.-based Sam’s Clubs and then moved to senior leadership positions with Wal-Mart Stores.

In 2012, Baldwin was honored as the Sam M. Walton Entrepreneur of the Year. Baldwin was recognized for his work in elevating and improving the quality of Sam’s Club’s fresh business, which resulted in increased sales and customer renewal rates. In December 2014, Baldwin assumed responsibility of fresh for Walmart’s U.S. stores.