Michael Bergdahl

Michael Bergdahl is a professional international business speaker, author, and turnaround specialist. Prior to this, Bergdahl served as the Director of People at the Walmart headquarters office in Bentonville, Arkansas, reporting directly to the company's founder, Sam Walton, who gave him the nickname "Bird Dawg." He also has experience in the FMCG Industry, having worked for PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division in both sales and headquarters staff roles. Apart from his roles at Walmart and Frito-Lay, Bergdahl has demonstrated his expertise as a turnaround specialist through his tenure as VP of HR at two Fortune 1000 companies, American Eagle Outfitters and Waste Management.

With more than 25 years of experience in Human Resources, Bergdahl also served as a Plant HR & Safety Manager at J.M. Huber, a privately owned $2 billion Manufacturing Company. He has been recognized professionally with the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) lifetime certification from SHRM. Bergdahl's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Behavioral Science from Pennsylvania State University.

Bergdahl gains international acclaim for his in-depth knowledge of the best practices of Walmart & Sam Walton. He has appeared on several internationally recognized platforms such as CNN, CNBC, CNN FN, MSNBC, CNN International, Univision, CBS National Radio, and Bloomberg TV. His written works and articles about him have been published worldwide. Moreover, he has contributed to numerous trade publications including Hardware Retailer Magazine (NRHA), Progressive Grocer Magazine, and the Retailer Association of India, STORAI Magazine. He also moderates two LinkedIn discussion groups related to Walmart and Sam Walton's leadership practices, boasting a combined membership of more than 10,000 professionals globally.

As an author, Bergdahl has penned several books, with two notable titles being "What I Learned from Sam Walton: How to Compete and Thrive in a Walmart World" and "The 10 Rules of Sam Walton: Success Secrets for Remarkable Results." His books have been widely received, reaching audiences across the globe with translations in multiple languages.