John Furner to succeed Doug McMillon as Walmart CEO from February 2026
Furner currently holds the role of President and CEO of Walmart U.S.
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Walmart Inc. has announced that John Furner will take over as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), succeeding Doug McMillon, with effect from 1 February 2026.
Furner currently holds the role of President and CEO of Walmart U.S., where he has been recognised for driving business growth and innovation, strengthening associate engagement, and using technology to enhance both customer shopping experiences and internal operations. Before leading Walmart U.S., he served as President and CEO of Sam’s Club U.S.
He began his journey with Walmart in 1993 as an hourly associate at Store 100 in Bentonville, Arkansas, and over the last three decades has held multiple leadership positions across the organisation.
In addition to his responsibilities at Walmart, Furner is a board member of the National Retail Federation and served as its chairman from 2022 to 2025.
