Lee Scott (businessman)

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Lee Scott
Born
Harold Lee Scott Jr.

(1949-03-14) March 14, 1949 (age 76)
Baxter Springs, Kansas
United States
Alma mater Pittsburg State University (BS)
OccupationBusinessman
Employer Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Predecessor David Glass
Successor Mike Duke
Board member ofWal-Mart

Harold Lee Scott Jr. is an American businessman who was the third chief executive officer of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., from January 2000 to January 2009. Scott joined Walmart 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 Walmart since 1999, and was chairman of the executive committee of the retailer's board of directors. [1]

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. In 2019, Scott was inducted into the Kansas Business Hall of Fame. [2]

References

  1. ↑ "Board of Directors". Wal-Mart. Archived from the original on November 2, 2023. Retrieved February 16, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Contemporary Honorees". Kansas Business Hall of Fame . Retrieved November 23, 2023.
Business positions
Preceded by President and CEO of Walmart
2000–2009		Succeeded by


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