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 Walmart in 1979 and under his leadership, the company retained its position as the largest retailer in the world based on
revenue
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, 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 served as chairman of the executive committee of the retailer's board of directors.
Scott was born and raised in
Baxter Springs, Kansas
Baxter Springs is a city in Cherokee County, Kansas, United States, and located along Spring River. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 3,888.
History
For thousands of years, indigenous peoples had lived along the wate ...
and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business from
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg State University (Pitt State or PSU) is a public university in Pittsburg, Kansas. It enrolls approximately 7,400 students (6,000 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students) and is a member of the Kansas Board of Regents.
History
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. He is married to Linda G. Scott and has two children. Scott was named to the ''
Time
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'' magazine list of the hundred "
most influential people" in both 2004 and 2005.
References
External links
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1949 births
Living people
American retail chief executives
Directors of Walmart
People from Baxter Springs, Kansas
Pittsburg State University alumni
Walmart people
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