Walmart CEO Doug McMillon speaks to the media Friday (June 7) following the shareholders meeting in Fayetteville.
Walmart CEO Doug McMillon challenged the 2.2 million employees around the world to go for the gold like Simone Biles, win championships like NFL quarterback Peyton Manning, or NBA star Michael Jordan. He said focusing on past success is not a ticket to future prosperity.
McMillon made the challenge at the company’s 54th annual shareholders meeting held at the University of Arkansas’ Bud Walton Arena on Friday (June 7). Around 14,000 Walmart employees, shareholders and others attended the event and millions streamed online.
Dylan Beard of North Carolina is a Walmart employee, a recent college graduate, and an Olympic qualifier. Beard joined McMillon on stage. McMillon said Beard’s personal best run in the trials is a great example of reaching full potential.
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