Director, Global Investigations
Walmart Inc.
Steve Hunter is a Director with Walmart Global Investigations – Crimes Against the Business, where he leads a team of investigators focused on organized crime groups impacting the company. Steve has an extensive background managing investigations in the public and private sector with an emphasis on Organized Retail Crime, Cybercrime, Insider Threats, and internal matters. Prior to joining Walmart, he managed computer forensics and technical investigations in the telecommunications sector. Steve has a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology and holds several professional certifications.
Tuesday Jun 9
2:45pm - 3:30pm
Fraud‑prevention strategies have traditionally been siloed—separated by inconsistent data access, differing mitigation methods, and unclear ownership across teams. Because fraud manifests differently across business channels, many organizations struggle to build a unified, enterprise‑wide approach. In this session, you’ll learn how one of the largest and most complex retailers in the world is creating a business‑aligned fusion center to transform its fraud strategy. You’ll see how they are connecting disparate data sources, aligning teams, and leveraging AI‑powered analytics to uncover gaps, strengthen link analysis, and integrate fraud detection across the organization. Practical examples—including data visualizations, analytical maps, frameworks, and tools—will bring this approach to life for retailers of all sizes.
