The chairman of Walmart is Doug McMillon. He has been in this position since February 2014. McMillon was born in 1962 in Jonesboro, Arkansas. He began working at Walmart in 1984 as a summer associate in the merchandising division. He later became a store manager and then moved up through the ranks of the company, eventually becoming president and CEO of Walmart International in 2009. Under McMillon's leadership, Walmart has continued to grow and be a major force in the retail industry. In addition to his role as chairman of Walmart, McMillon is also on the board of directors for Walmart Foundation and Sam's Club.