The HBR Interview with Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

The HBR Interview with Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon

Before stepping down as CEO in January, Doug McMillon led Walmart, the world’s biggest company in revenue terms, for nearly 12 years. He delivered substantial growth in sales and earnings and transformed the brick-and-mortar retail giant into a digital powerhouse. In this wide-ranging interview with HBR’s editor at large, McMillon reflects on his decision to retire: “When you see someone who can run the laps ahead better and faster, the right th…

Meet Walmart's new CEO, John Furner: Once an hourly worker, he'll helm the top company in the Fortune 500

Incoming Walmart chief executive John Furner started at the mega retailer as an hourly employee stocking shelves. Now, the largest U.S. company by revenue is counting on him to guide it through its next chapter. CEO Doug McMillon announced his retirement in November after a decade as leader of the…

Walmart stock price ends higher ahead of CEO handover — what to watch for WMT this week

New York, Feb 1, 2026, 10:14 ET — The market has closed. Walmart’s shares climbed roughly 1.5% on Friday, as investors reacted to a weekend of major leadership shifts at the company and reviewed a fresh securities filing outlining the exit deal for its outgoing international chief. Timing is crucial. Walmart closed its fiscal year on Jan. 31, and with a new CEO stepping in on Feb. 1, all eyes will be on the company’s upcoming statements about pr…