John Furner

John Furner

executive United States

John Furner is the President and CEO of Walmart U.S., where he has been a prominent figure advocating for a customer-centric approach to retail. Under his leadership, Walmart has focused on inclusivity and belonging within its workforce, though he has recently overseen a rollback of the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in response to shareholder feedback and political pressures.

Born on Jan 01, 1972 (53 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
151,976
Power
9,642$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 7.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 151,976 $21,000,000 9,642$
Totals 1 331,002,651 151,976 $21,000,000 9,642$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: John Furner will succeed Doug McMillon as CEO of Walmart in February. 7

CNN: Walmart just proved it’s America’s solution to the affordability crisis

United Kingdom United Kingdom: John Furner, a longtime deputy, will succeed Doug McMillon as Walmart chief executive. 8

BBC: Walmart chief Doug McMillon retiring after more than a decade

Switzerland Switzerland: As the CEO of Walmart, John Furner oversees a vast consumer test lab and has insights into shopping behaviors influenced by obesity medications. 8

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: wie die Abnehmspritze die Lebensmittelindustrie verändert

United States United States: Walmart U.S. CEO John Furner stated that customers have told them they want products made with simpler, more familiar ingredients. 6

Fox News: Walmart removing synthetic dyes from private food labels by end of 2027

India India: Walmart US CEO John Furner said the company plans to operate a larger business without adding more workers. 8

The Times of India: Why Walmart US CEO John Furner says AI will extend careers, not cut jobs

United States United States: Walmart U.S. CEO and President John Furner said the retail giant would continue to 'make the best decisions' it could for employees and customers to feel like they belong. 7

Fox News: Walmart shareholders send letter of support for reining in DEI policies