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As President and Chief Executive Officer, Doug McMillon is responsible for the overall corporate strategy and direction of Sam's Club. He previously served as Executive Vice President of Sam's Club Merchandising & Replenishment for three years before he was promoted to his current position, President and Chief Executive Officer, Sam's Club.
While still in high school, McMillon worked two consecutive summers as an associate at the Wal-Mart Distribution Centers in Northwest Arkansas. In 1990, while attending graduate school at the University of Tulsa, he became a Buyer Trainee for Wal-Mart working in Store #894 in Tulsa, OK. He has served as a Buyer for Food and Candy, Ladieswear and Crafts; a Divisional Merchandise Manager for Home Furnishings and Infants and Toddlers; Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Sam’s Club International; and Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. overseeing purchases for Toys, Electronics, Video Games, Photo, Sporting Goods, Stationary and Office Supplies.
Doug serves on the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the National Chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). He serves on the Executive Board of Directors for the Center of Retailing Excellence at the University of Arkansas and on the Corporate Board of Advisors for National Council of La Raza.
Originally from Jonesboro, AR, McMillon graduated from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He has also received his MBA in Finance at the University of Tulsa. | 