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Dan Bartlett (full name: Daniel Joseph Bartlett, born June 1, 1971) is the Executive Vice President of Corporate Affairs at Walmart Inc., a role he has held since June 2013.[[1]](https://corporate.walmart.com/about/leadership/dan-bartlett)[[2]](https://millercenter.org/dan-bartlett)[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Bartlett)[[6]](https://www.comparably.com/companies/bebe-stores/daniel-j-bartlett) In this position, he oversees government relations, public policy, corporate communications, sustainability, philanthropy, and corporate real estate, while shaping Walmart's narrative around its purpose to help people save money and live better. He also serves on Walmart's Executive Management Committee and boards of directors for Flipkart and Trek Bicycles.[[1]](https://corporate.walmart.com/about/leadership/dan-bartlett)[[2]](https://millercenter.org/dan-bartlett)
Bartlett's career highlights include serving as Counselor to President George W. Bush (2005-2007), where he managed strategic communications, policy formulation, and White House press operations, following roles as White House Communications Director and key aide in Bush's gubernatorial and presidential campaigns.[[1]](https://corporate.walmart.com/about/leadership/dan-bartlett)[[2]](https://millercenter.org/dan-bartlett)[[4]](https://www.leadingauthorities.com/speakers/dan-bartlett)[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Bartlett) Prior to Walmart, he was president and CEO of Hill+Knowlton Strategies' U.S. division and Public Strategies, Inc., advising business leaders.[[1]](https://corporate.walmart.com/about/leadership/dan-bartlett)[[2]](https://millercenter.org/dan-bartlett) A Texan, he graduated with a B.A. in political science from the University of Texas at Austin, where he serves as adjunct faculty at the LBJ School of Public Affairs.[[1]](https://corporate.walmart.com/about/leadership/dan-bartlett)[[5]](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Bartlett)
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