S. Robson Walton
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Samuel Robson (Rob) Walton (born 1945, in Tulsa, Oklahoma) is the eldest son of Sam Walton, founder of Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer. According to Forbes, his net worth is $15.8 billion as of 2006.
Walton graduated from Columbia Law School in 1969 and became a member of the law firm that represented Wal Mart until his father's death. Rob Walton was named chairman of the Board of Directors of Wal-Mart on April 7, 1992, two days after his father's death, and still maintains that title. The name Robson comes from his mother's side of the family, the Robsons.
External links
- [Forbes 400 listing]
- [Official Wal-Mart biography]
- [S. Robson Walton's campaign contributions]
- [NNDB Rob Walton biography]
- [Genealogy of the Walton family]
| Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. |
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Corporate Directors: James Breyer | Michele Burns | Douglas Daft | David Glass | Roland Hernandez | John D. Opie | Paul Reason Lee Scott | Jack Shewmaker | Jose Villarreal | Jim Walton | S. Robson Walton | Christopher J. Williams | Linda S. Wolf |
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Assets: Amigo Supermarkets | ASDA | Sam's Club | Wal-Mart Discount Stores | Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market | Wal-Mart Supercenter | Walmex See Also: Criticism of Wal-Mart | List of assets owned by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. | List of Wal-Mart brands | |
| Annual Revenue: 8 billion USD ( 10% FY 2005) | Employees: 1.7 million | Stock Symbol: NYSE: [WMT] | Website: [www.walmartstores.com] |
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