Friends of Finance presents Brandi Joplin

Friends of Finance presents the Executive Speaker Series, featuring Brandi Joplin, senior vice president and chief financial officer of Sam’s Club. Reservations are required.

Brandi Joplin joined Sam’s Club as senior vice president and chief financial officer in July 2019. Prior to joining Sam’s Club, Brandi was the senior vice president and chief audit executive for Walmart. In this role, she led the global team that provides assurance on the effectiveness of risk management and the adequacy of the control environment across all of Walmart’s businesses.

Brandi joined Walmart in March 2009 and served as vice president of Walmart’s Global Internal Audit Services for North America for six years before becoming the international controller in 2016. She is a member of the Women’s Officer Caucus leadership committee, and also serves on the Walmart Foundation Board of Directors.

Before joining Walmart, Brandi worked for Alltel Corporation, the Little Rock, Arkansas-based Fortune 500 telecommunications company. During her 14-year tenure, she served in a variety of management roles within the Alltel finance organization, including vice president of accounting and finance and vice president of internal audit. Prior to Alltel, Brandi worked for Arthur Andersen, LLP.

Education
BSBA, Accounting, University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
Certified Public Accountant
Certified Internal Auditor

Business & Professional Associations
Arkansas Children’s Hospital Foundation Board Member
Member of the University of Arkansas Accounting Advisory Board
Member of the University of Arkansas Data Science Advisory Board
Institute of Internal Auditors
Arkansas Society of Certified Public Accountants