Awards & Recognition
★TIME 100 Most Influential People 2026
★Forbes Retailer of the Year 2020 for COVID leadership
★NRF Board Chairman 2022-2025
★Regular co-host of NRF Foundation Honors events
★Industry recognition for transforming Sam's Club operations
Notable Facts
→CEO of Walmart Inc (world's largest retailer) since February 2026
→Started as hourly Walmart associate in 1993, rose through all levels
→Named to TIME 100 Most Influential People 2026
→Led Walmart U.S. division since 2019 with strong digital transformation
→Previously CEO of Sam's Club with 11 consecutive quarters growth
→Chairman of National Retail Federation 2022-2025
→32-year career entirely within Walmart organization
→Led company through COVID pandemic as essential retailer
→Oversaw major AI and technology investments at Walmart
→Regular speaker at major retail industry conferences