Markwins Appoints Walmart Team Leader

Markwins International tapped Michael Cole as its Walmart Team Leader.Cole will be responsible for both divisions at Walmart; Markwins Beauty Products, featuring the Wet n Wild and Black Radiance brands; and Markwins International, featuring The Color Workshop, ACT and Barbie.

Cole joins Markwins directly from Johnson & Johnson.As director of strategic planning there, he led the teams responsible for product innovation, new item development and consumer insights for all FDM retail customers. Prior to Johnson & Johnson, Cole was a Senior Buyer at Walmart Stores Inc. for multiple key categories including OTC, household cleaning and sporting goods. He was also instrumental in launching Walmart International and Walmart.com.