John Furner serves as president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., where he leads more than 1.5 million associates and is responsible for the strategic direction and performance of Walmart’s 4,700 stores, as well as its website, app and supply chain.

Furner started with Walmart as an hourly associate in 1993, at Store 100 in Bentonville, Arkansas. He has held multiple roles throughout the company, including store manager, buyer, head of marketing and merchandising for Walmart China based in Shenzhen, and chief executive officer of Sam’s Club.

He serves as chairman of the board of directors for the National Retail Federation.

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