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Doug McMillon

Doug McMillon

Walmart (WMT)
Retail
🏢 CEO since 2014 · 12 years
+24.6%
1-Year Stock Performance
$22.0M
2024 Compensation
😊 Positive
News Sentiment

Employment History

Company Role Years
Walmart CEO 2014–2026
Retired Jan 2026; succeeded by John Furner
Walmart International CEO 2009–2014
Sam's Club CEO 2006–2009
Walmart Merchandising & earlier roles 1984–2006
Started as teenage associate 1984

Education

Institution Degree Year
University of Tulsa MBA 1991
University of Arkansas BS Business Administration 1989

Latest News

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Grocery Dive
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How much grocery CEOs earned in 2025 - Grocery Dive

How much grocery CEOs earned in 2025  Grocery Dive...

Jun 25, 2026 Read More →
thestreet.com
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Walmart’s new CEO shares his vision for the retail giant - thestreet.com

Walmart’s new CEO shares his vision for the retail giant  thestreet.com...

Jun 16, 2026 Read More →
MSN
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Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January; successor named - MSN

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon to retire in January; successor named  MSN...

Jun 10, 2026 Read More →
Mass Market Retailers
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Furner looks to Walmart’s future while honoring its roots - Mass Market Retailers

Furner looks to Walmart’s future while honoring its roots  Mass Market Retailers...

Jun 8, 2026 Read More →
Talk Business & Politics
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Walmart elects board, welcomes new CEO at annual business meeting - Talk Business & Politics

Walmart elects board, welcomes new CEO at annual business meeting  Talk Business & Politics...

Jun 4, 2026 Read More →