Last Updated: 03 Oct, 2023 | Views: 1419
Age: 57
Profession: CEO
Other Profession(s): Entrepreneur
Famous For: Chief Executive Officer of Walmart
Higher Education: BA, MBA
About (Profile/Biography):
Douglas McMillon, a well-known American businessman, and the president and (CEO) of Walmart Inc. was born in Tennessee. Douglas has occasionally been among the top buyers of potpourri, Halloween candy, and teen sportswear in the entire world. When he finished his education, he called Walmart and informed an executive that he was interested in training to work as a buyer. Over the course of five decades, Douglas attained this status and professional accomplishment. It was more than enough for him to advance and serve as CEO of the enormous supermart. When McMillon took over the business, growth slowed and rival competition intensified.
Career:
Doug McMillon has worked for Walmart (WMT) for more than two decades.
Doug has helped oversee a $2.4 billion transaction in South Africa and unloaded trucks in a warehouse.
The increase in associate pay, perks and training was announced by McMillon in 2015 along with an extra US$2.7 billion investment by Walmart.
A revamped paid time off policy, free basic short-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and raises for the majority of its employees were all announced by McMillon in 2016.
Achievements and Awards:
In 2009, McMillon was transferred by Walmart authorities from his position as the head of Sam's Club to that of Walmart International.
Unknown facts:
Douglas began his career as a summer associate unloading trucks in a distribution center and had only ever worked for Walmart since then.
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