Mike Duke

Michael Duke
Born	December 7, 1949 (1949-12-07) (age 61)
Alma mater	Georgia Institute of Technology
Occupation	CEO, Wal-Mart
Employer	Wal-Mart

Michael Terry Duke (born December 7, 1949)^[1] is an American businessman, and currently the fourth chief executive officer of Wal-Mart.^[2] Duke joined Wal-Mart in 1995, and most recently served as the executive in charge of the company's international operations. He became the CEO of Wal-Mart in February 2009.^[2]

Duke also serves on the board of directors for the Retail Industry Leaders Association and Arvest Bank's community advisory board. He formerly held positions with a number of retailers, including Federated Department Stores, May Department Stores, and Venture Stores. Duke earned a BS in Industrial Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1971, where he was a member of the Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity,^[3] and now serves as a member of the institution's advisory board.

References

1. ^ Kapner, Suzanne (February 18, 2009). "Changing of the guard at Wal-Mart". Fortune. http://money.cnn.com/2009/02/17/news/companies/kapner_scott.fortune/index.htm. Retrieved 2009-07-16. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Kavilanz, Parija B. Wal-Mart names new CEO: World's largest retailer says international chief Mike Duke will succeed Lee Scott, who is retiring., CNNMoney.com, 2008-11-21
3. ^ http://www.deltasig.org/about/distinguished_alumni

External links

• Wal-Mart profile
• Forbes profile

Preceded by Lee Scott

President of Wal-Mart 2009 – present

Succeeded by Incumbent

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