Doug McMillon has served as President & CEO of Walmart Inc. for 12 years 9 months (4,668 days), holding office continuously since Feb 1, 2014. At present, Doug McMillon ranks as the #33 longest-serving chief executive among tracked leaders in the database.
Executive Succession & Corporate Facts
- Predecessor
- Not recorded
- Successor
- Active (Currently serving in office)
- Database Tenure Rank
- #33 Longest-Serving CEO in Database (View Full Rankings →)
- Company Founded
- Jul 2, 1962 (Bentonville, Arkansas)
- Known Aliases
- Carl Douglas McMillon
Tenure Milestones & Transition Timeline
Doug McMillon Elected Next President and CEO of Walmart
Walmart's Board of Directors elected Walmart International CEO Doug McMillon to succeed Mike Duke effective February 1, 2014.
Doug McMillon Takes Office as Walmart President and CEO
McMillon, who began at Walmart in 1984 as an hourly distribution worker, formally took office as the fifth CEO of the retail giant.
Walmart Agrees to Acquire E-Commerce Platform Jet.com for $3.3 Billion
McMillon led the acquisition of Jet.com and brought founder Marc Lore to run Walmart U.S. e-commerce operations to challenge Amazon.
Walmart Acquires 77% Controlling Stake in Flipkart for $16 Billion
McMillon led Walmart's largest-ever international deal, buying a controlling stake in India's leading e-commerce marketplace.
Walmart Unveils Walmart+ Subscription Service
McMillon launched Walmart+, offering unlimited free grocery delivery from stores and fuel discounts to expand customer loyalty.
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