Jan 16 (Reuters) - Walmart ( WMT ) named long-time

executive David Guggina as the CEO of its U.S. division on

Friday, succeeding John ‌Furner, who will take over as the ​chief

of the retail behemoth at ‍the end of the ⁠month.

The ⁠retailer had announced in November that CEO ‌Doug

McMillon would step ​down and be succeeded by Furner.

Guggina, currently the chief ⁠e-commerce officer ‍of ​Walmart

U.S., has held several roles during his nearly eight years at

the ‍retailer, including executive vice president of supply chain

operations for Walmart U.S.

The retailer also named Chris Nicholas as the ​international

division ‍CEO, following Kathryn McLay's departure, which was

announced on Thursday.

Nicholas, ​currently the CEO of Walmart ( WMT )-owned Sam's Club,

will be replaced by executive Latriece Watkins. The company also

promoted Seth Dallaire to chief growth officer, following ​his

tenure in the same role within the U.S. division.