The HBR Interview with Outgoing Walmart CEO Doug McMillon – Harvard Business Review
His advice to fellow executives: “Listen to your gut.”
Before stepping down as CEO in January, Doug McMillon led Walmart, the world’s biggest company in revenue terms, for 12 years. He delivered substantial growth in sales and earnings and transformed the brick-and-mortar retail giant into a digital powerhouse as well. He spoke with HBR editor at large Adi Ignatius at HBR’s most recent Future of Business event shortly before announcing his departure. This edited version of the interview includes several follow-up questions about McMillon’s decision and his legacy.
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