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Lee Scott
Born
Harold Lee Scott, Jr.

(1949-03-14) March 14, 1949 (age 75)
NationalityUnited States
Alma materPittsburg State University (B.S.)
OccupationBusinessman
EmployerWal-Mart Stores, Inc.
PredecessorDavid Glass
SuccessorMike Duke
Board member ofWal-Mart
SpouseLinda Scott
Children2

Harold Lee Scott, Jr. is an American businessman, who served as the third chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., from January 2000 to January 2009. Scott joined Wal-Mart in 1979 and under his leadership, the company retained its position as the largest retailer in the world based on revenue, although the company faced growing criticism during his tenure for its environmental footprint, labor practices, and economic impact. Scott has been a board member of Wal-Mart since 1999, and served as chairman of the executive committee of the retailer's board of directors.[2]

Scott was born and raised in Baxter Springs, Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business from Pittsburg State University. He is married to Linda G. Scott and has two children. Scott was named to the Time magazine list of the hundred "most influential people" in both 2004 and 2005.

References

  1. ^ "Scott, Lee - Brief Biography". Reuters.
  2. ^ "Board of Directors". Wal-Mart. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
Preceded by President and CEO of Wal-Mart
2000–2009
Succeeded by