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John Furner

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John Furner is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc.

Last updated Oct 5, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

In the news
Role
President and CEO
Company
Walmart
Based
Bentonville, Arkansas, United States
Boards
2
Connections
8

AI-drafted from public sources4 sources cited

Years in industry
15 years

Bio

John Furner is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart Inc. He previously served as President and CEO of Walmart U.S. beginning in 2019, overseeing the company's largest operating segment. In that role, he was responsible for the strategic direction and performance of Walmart's omni retail business, including its digital business, advertising, and health and wellness operations. He joined Walmart as an hourly associate in 1993 and progressed through roles spanning store operations, merchandising, global sourcing, and marketing leadership for Walmart China before rising to the company's top position. Source 1: walmart.com — John Furner, President and CEO, Walmart Inc. Source 2: walmart.com — Press Center

Career

Roles with a cited source. All linked roles are in the Roles tab.

Expertise & education

Expertise

Retail Media NetworksFirst-Party Data StrategyOmnichannel AdvertisingClosed-Loop MeasurementConnected TV AdvertisingShopper MarketingE-commerce MonetizationProgrammatic Advertising

Education

  • B.S., Business Administration, University of Arkansas
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