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Quote of the Day Fresh quotes Topics Authors I'm Feeling Lucky Disable ads! 15 quotes by Mike Duke Michael Duke Duke speaks at a Walmart Shareholders meeting Born (1949-12-07) December 7, 1949 (age 65) Alma mater Georgia Tech Employer Walmart Board member of Consumer Goods Forum Michael Terry Duke (born December 7, 1949) is an American businessman. He served as the fourth chief executive officer of Walmart from 2009 to 2013. Read full biography of Mike Duke → 1 2 Ctrl → I actually think it's better I started by being close to customers. That foundation early on helped me later when I went into logistics and other... → 0 At Wal-Mart, it goes back to Sam Walton and the foundation and business model that we simply operate for less, or everyday low cost. We're known... → 0 I think every responsible public board at every board meeting should be discussing succession. And, of course, Walmart has a very mature board: our... → 0 If I spend all of my day in the details as a CEO of a company like Wal-Mart, I think it would be trouble, because I wouldn't really be prepared... → 0 Someone asked me about what's it like managing 2.2 million associates, and I said, 'When they're Wal-Mart associates, it's not all... → 0 We see great growth in the United States. But also in China, Brazil, the U.K., and other markets around the world. So ecommerce is going to continue... → 0 I probably went into sports with a sense of competitiveness and came out of it even more competitive. 0 I spend my time being a retailer, not an economist. 0 It's interesting: the letters I get from mayors that want Wal-Mart to look and invest in their community. 0 We've done both. We can do both. We can raise the quality and still have Walmart prices. 0 I do spend really focused time with my wife, my kids, grandkids, and so when I'm doing something or on a golf course, work has stopped. I'm... → 0 I usually get up between 5:30 and 6. The good news in Bentonville, Arkansas, is I can be in the office seven minutes later. I like to get in, work on... → 0 I was always intrigued when I was growing up, and then in engineering school, with the idea of a perpetual machine. I think of the Wal-Mart culture... → 0 1 2 Ctrl → Add a quote!


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15 quotes by Mike Duke