Walmart Names John Furner as Next Chief Executive Officer in Major Leadership Shuffle

Walmart Inc. WMTannounced a comprehensive executive leadership transition on January 16, 2026, formalizing the appointment of john furner as its next chief executive officer. Effective January 31, 2026, john furner will succeed doug mcmillon, who had previously announced his retirement in November 2025 after leading the retail giant for over a decade. The transition marks a significant milestone for the company, which is based in the United States USand has recorded nearly a decade of consecutive quarterly revenue growth.