Chief People Officer, CHRO, & Board Advisor
Accelerating performance, developing top talent
Chief People Officer, CHRO, & Board Advisor
Accelerating performance, developing top talent
professional bio
Global HR Leader
Rustin Richburg may have been raised on a Texas cattle ranch, but he brings a global perspective to the HR and business teams he leads. He is currently Partner and Chief Talent Officer for L.E.K. Consulting, a global strategy consulting firm, and oversees all aspects of the employee and Partner experience. Richburg sits on the Out & Equal Board of Directors and serves as an advisor to Boards and HR technology firms.
Richburg previously held the position of Chief People Officer for BARK (NSYE:BARK), the direct to consumer dog subscription business, with responsibilities for all aspects of talent, Human Resources, corporate communications, real estate, and employee-facing IT.
Richburg led HR teams at Walton Enterprises, Inc., and the Walton Family Foundation. As Chief People Officer, Richburg headed up HR for the family office, investments, private equity, and philanthropic work of Sam and Helen Walton—the founding family behind Walmart and Sam’s Club.
Before joining Walton Enterprises, Richburg was Walmart’s Senior Vice President of Global HR Operations & Technology from 2016 and was named Senior Vice President, US People in 2017. Before joining Walmart, he held leadership roles at Imperial Brands and Accenture. Throughout his career, Richburg has worked in a wide range of industries, including technology, hospitality, healthcare, and logistics. He has also lived in and managed teams in North and South America, Europe, Africa, APAC, and the Middle East.
Richburg graduated summa cum laude from Texas A&M University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness. He also holds certifications in program management from the University of Washington and in conflict resolution from Cornell University. Richburg, his husband, and their two French Bulldogs live in the New York City area.
