Harold Lee Scott Jr. is an American businessman who was the third chief executive officer of

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, 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

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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 was chairman of the executive committee of the retailer's board of directors. Scott was born and raised in

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and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business from

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. He is married to Linda G. Scott and has two children. Scott was named to the ''

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'' magazine list of the hundred " most influential people" in both 2004 and 2005. In 2019, Scott was inducted into the

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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 Kansas Business Hall of Fame inductees la:Lee Scott {{US-CEO-stub