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'''Michael Terry Duke''' (born |
'''Michael Terry Duke''' (born December 7, 1949) is an American businessman, and currently the fourth [[chief executive officer]] of [[Wal-Mart]].<ref>Kavilanz, Parija B. [http://money.cnn.com/2008/11/21/news/companies/walmart/?postversion=2008112109 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</ref> 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.<ref name="advocate">[http://www.advocate.com/news_detail_ektid81911.asp The Advocate magazine: Wal-Mart CEO Backed Gay Adoption Ban]</ref> |
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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 [[retailer]]s, including [[Federated Department Stores]], [[May Department Stores]], and [[Venture Stores]]. Duke earned a [[Bachelor of Science|BS]] in [[Industrial Engineering]] from the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]] in 1971, where he was a member of the [[Delta Sigma Phi]] Fraternity,<ref>http://www.deltasig.org/about/distinguished_alumni</ref> and now serves as a member of the institution's [[advisory board]]. |
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 [[retailer]]s, including [[Federated Department Stores]], [[May Department Stores]], and [[Venture Stores]]. Duke earned a [[Bachelor of Science|BS]] in [[Industrial Engineering]] from the [[Georgia Institute of Technology]] in 1971, where he was a member of the [[Delta Sigma Phi]] Fraternity,<ref>http://www.deltasig.org/about/distinguished_alumni</ref> and now serves as a member of the institution's [[advisory board]]. |
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==Controversy== |
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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.<ref name="advocate"/><ref>[http://knowthyneighbor.blogs.com/home/2009/04/ceo-of-walmart-found-on-arkansas-antigay-petition.html KnowThyNeighbor: CEO of Wal-Mart Found On Arkansas Anti-Gay Petition]</ref> |
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== References == |
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== External links == |
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* [http://walmartstores.com/ |
* [http://walmartstores.com/GlobalWMStoresWeb/navigate.do?catg=540&contId=22 Wal-Mart profile] |
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Michael Terry Duke | |
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Born | [1] | 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.[2] 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.[3]
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,[4] 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.[3][5]
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
- ^ a b 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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