National Advisory Council
Scott Neal
Membership Information:
Member Since: 2017Spouse:
Kim NealContact Information:
Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-neal-6ab9116/Employment:
Job Title: Chief Merchandizing OfficerCompany: Sprouts Farmers Market
Location: Arizona, United States
Expertise:
- quality control
- sourcing strategy
Biography:
Scott Neal, chief merchandising officer of Sprouts Farmers Market, leads all the buying, merchandise planning, and schematics organizations. He has more than 25 years of retail experience. Prior to joining Sprouts in June 2020, Scott served as senior vice president and general merchandise manager for the fresh food division of Walmart U.S. along with quality control. He served Walmart over a 24-year career, including multiple leadership roles in the domestic and international businesses. Before moving to the U.S. division, he served as the head of general merchandise for Walmart Mexico from 1999–2003. Scott earned his bachelor's degree in economics from Brigham Young University. He served as a member of the board of directors of Feeding America from 2016 to 2020. Scott was also awarded the “Sam Walton Entrepreneur of the Year” award from the Walton Family. Scott and Kim have four children: Kenady, Harrison, Isabel, and Oliver.