Furner started at Walmart in 1993, and currently oversees the most important segment of the company’s business.

Walmart’s next CEO will have to prove that an old-school retailer can think like a tech firm without losing its soul.

Walmart lifer John Furner is known for his collaborative leadership style and deep company knowledge, both of which he can ...

Furner’s Walmart roots are deep. He grew up in Arkansas and his father, Steve, worked for Walmart for most of his adult life, ...

I ncoming Walmart chief executive John Furner started at the mega retailer as an hourly employee stocking shelves. Now, the ...

Walmart said on Friday that CEO Doug McMillon would retire next year and that insider John Furner would succeed him as the ...

The world’s largest retailer announces a major leadership transition, marking only the sixth CEO change in its history ...

US retail chain Walmart has appointed John Furner as its next president and CEO, effective from 1 February 2026. Furner will replace Doug McMillon, who has been at the helm since 2014. McMillon will ...

John Furner started working for Walmart in 1993. His career with the company has spanned the globe, positioning him to take ...

Walmart is undergoing a significant leadership change as CEO Doug McMillon prepares to retire on January 31, 2026. John ...

Walmart said today that CEO Doug McMillon would retire next year and that U.S. CEO John Furner would succeed him as the ...

Walmart Doug McMillon and John Furner, president and CEO of Walmart U.S. are shown in this split photo. The Bentonville-based ...