| Michael Duke | |
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| Born | December 7, 1949 |
| 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.
| Preceded by Lee Scott |
President of Wal-Mart 2009 – present |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
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