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Our promise to “save people money so they can live better” has never been more relevant
than today. The Board, management and our two million associates are aligned behind
this mission, and I see how important it is every day in our stores.
There is no doubt that our commitment to Wal-Mart’s mission contributes to better
value and lower prices for products and services. The impact of what we buy and sell
increases the quality of life for customers around the world.
It’s what my dad believed in when he founded Wal-Mart.
Our Board members understand how important this mission is to our Company
and our customers. Board members regularly visit our stores and clubs in various
markets. They see firsthand that Wal-Mart was created for times like these, when
customers need us most.
The diversity of our Board, in every respect, also is very important. We have tremendous
talent and experience among our 15 members. This enables us to have discussions that
make us smarter and stronger as a Company. And, we are united in fully supporting the
strategic initiatives under way in our Company. We believe in pursuing growth in the right
places and that capital eciency is critical for our future.
From left to right: Roland A. Hernandez, Aida M. Alvarez, Dr. James I. Cash, Jr., Roger C. Corbett,
Christopher J. Williams, David D. Glass, Jim C. Walton, M. Michele Burns, James W. Breyer, H. Lee Scott, Jr.,
Allen I. Questrom, Douglas N. Daft, Linda S. Wolf and Jack C. Shewmaker
Wal-Mart – strong, successful and well p
Board of Directors
S. Robson Walton
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Chairman of the Board of Directors