David Glass, Who Led Walmart Through a Period of Rapid Growth, Has Died
January 17 2020 - 5:33PM
Dow Jones News
By Maria Armental
David Glass, who as chief executive of Walmart Inc. oversaw a
major expansion of what is now the world's largest retailer before
taking on a second career as chairman and CEO of the Kansas City
Royals, has died. He was 84.
The cause was complications from pneumonia, according to the
Glass family.
Mr. Glass was recruited in 1976 by Walmart founder Sam Walton,
whom he later succeeded as CEO.
"When we lost my Dad, David provided a steady, visionary hand
the company needed to lead it forward," Rob Walton, former Walmart
chairman and Sam Walton's eldest son, said in a statement. "More
than anyone beyond Sam Walton, David Glass is responsible for
making Walmart the company it is today."
Write to Maria Armental at maria.armental@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
January 17, 2020 17:18 ET (22:18 GMT)
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