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| Michael Terry Duke | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1949-12-07)December 7, 1949 |
| Alma mater | Georgia Institute of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | CEO, Wal-Mart |
| Employer | Wal-Mart |
Michael Terry Duke (born December 7, 1949) is an American businessman, and currently the fourth chief executive officer of Wal-Mart. 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.
Duke also serves on the board of directors of the Retail Industry Leaders Association, as well as 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, and now serves as a member of the institution's advisory board.
Controversy
Duke was the subject of controversy when it was revealed that he and his wife signed a petition to place an initiative on the Arkansas ballot in November 2008 to ban adoption and foster parenting by gay couples.
References
- A petition signed by Mike Duke listing his birthdate.; Accessed 2009 July 15; Archived at WebCite
- 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
- ^ The Advocate magazine: Wal-Mart CEO Backed Gay Adoption Ban
- http://www.deltasig.org/about/distinguished_alumni
- KnowThyNeighbor: CEO of Wal-Mart Found On Arkansas Anti-Gay Petition
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