| Samuel Robson Walton | |
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| Born | 1945 (age 64) Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Occupation | Chairman, Wal-Mart |
| Net worth | ▼ $18.3 billion USD Forbes 400 |
| Political party | Republican |
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. He is currently chairman of the worldwide company. According to Forbes, his net worth is $19.2 billion as of 2008[update].
Rob attended The College of Wooster and graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1966 with a bachelor of science degree in business administration. He received a juris doctor degree in 1969 from the Columbia University School of Law in New York. Rob is also a Trustee at The College of Wooster.
After graduation, Rob Walton 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
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