Michael J. Bender
Former President and Chief Executive Officer, Eyemart Express, LLC
Career Highlights
- President and Chief Executive Officer of Eyemart Express, LLC (Eyemart) from 2018 to 2022
- President of Eyemart from 2017 to 2018
- Chief Operating Officer of Global e-commerce of Walmart Inc. from 2014 to 2017. Other executive management positions at Walmart Inc. from 2009 to 2017 including Executive Vice President and President—Walmart West Business Unit; Senior Vice President—Walmart Mountain Division; Vice President and General Manager—Walmart Southwest Region
- Executive management positions at Cardinal Health from 2003 to 2007 including President and General Manager—Retail and Alternate Care
- Vice President of Store Operations for L-Brands, Inc., Victoria’s Secret Stores from 1999 to 2002
- Early career included positions in sales, finance and operations with PepsiCo, Inc.
Other Public Company Board Service
- Current: Kohl’s Corporation
- Previous (during the past 5 years): Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
Skills and Experience
Michael J. Bender has a strong background as an executive leader with extensive experience operating businesses at scale in the retail, integrated healthcare, real estate, e-commerce and global food and beverage industries.