John Furner — CEO
John Furner began his Walmart career in 1993 as an hourly associate in Store 100 in Bentonville, Arkansas. That experience continues to shape his leadership today as the President and CEO of Walmart Inc., leading 2.1 million associates around the world. John is a merchant, an operator, and an innovator who is deeply grounded in the company’s purpose and values. Under his leadership, Walmart is building a new era of retail fueled by innovation and artificial intelligence.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a leader in retail innovation and operational excellence.
Location: Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Experience: 19 yrs 4 mos
Career Highlights
- Over 2.1 million associates led globally.
- Innovator in retail and artificial intelligence.
- Extensive leadership experience at Walmart and Sam's Club.
Work Experience
Walmart
President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart Inc. (3 mos)
President and Chief Executive Officer, Walmart U.S. (6 yrs 2 mos)
Sam's Club
President and Chief Executive Officer (2 yrs 9 mos)
Executive Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer (1 yr 2 mos)
Senior Vice President, Home and Apparel and Global Sourcing (1 yr)
Senior Vice President, Proprietary Brands and Merchandise Solutions (1 yr)
Vice President, Global Sourcing and Seasonal Merchandising (1 yr)
Vice President and Regional General Manager for the Northeast U.S. (2 yrs)
Vice President and Divisional Merchandise Manager, Hardlines and Seasonal (2 yrs)
Walmart
Senior Vice President, Chief Merchandising Officer and Chief Marketing Officer, Walmart China (2 yrs)
Education
BSBA at University of Arkansas