Walmart nabs Goldman Sachs bankers to help lead its new fintech start-up

Walmart nabs Goldman Sachs bankers to help lead its new fintech start-up

Walmart has nabbed two veteran bankers from Goldman Sachs to help spearhead its new fintech start-up, as the company looks beyond retail to drive revenue.

Omer Ismail, who leads Goldman's consumer bank, and David Stark, another Goldman banker, are leaving for the retailer. A Goldman Sachs spokesman confirmed their departures. The news was first reported by Bloomberg.

Walmart announced in January that it is creating a new company to develop unique, affordable financial products for customers and employees. It has teamed up with Ribbit Capital, a venture capital firm, but will own a majority stake in the start-up. Walmart did not share the name of the company or when services would be available. Walmart executives, including CFO Brett Biggs and Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner, will be on the start-up's board.

Walmart said it may acquire or partner with other fintech companies as part of the venture.

The discounter declined to share details beyond what the company previously announced.

At a recent investor day, Walmart leaders including CEO Doug McMillon laid out its growth strategy for the years ahead. He said the world's largest retailer wants to use its size and scale to drive revenue in other areas, from opening health-care clinics to turning consumer