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Two executives shift within U.S. division.
BENTONVILLE, ARK. -- Less than a week after Eduardo Castro-Wright, president and ceo of Wal-Mart's U.S. stores division, saw his reporting relationship change, several executives who report to him saw a shift in their responsibilities as well.
Castro-Wright, who now reports directly to Wal-Mart Stores Inc. president and ceo Lee Scott after previously reporting to Wal-Mart vice chairman John Menzer, quickly elevated Bill Simon to the role of chief operating officer for the company's stores division. Simon, a former Naval officer who also worked for the state of Florida and the Brinker International chain of restaurants, joined Wal-Mart in early 2006 as evp of professional services.
"Bill Simon is a talented leader with broad experience in operations, administration and sales," Castro-Wright said. "As leader of the Wal-Mart professional services business, Bill has proven he can drive innovation, growth and profitability, as he demonstrated with our $4 generic drug program."
Simon will maintain his responsibility for professional services and assume additional duties for asset protection and oversight of U.S. operations. The company's five operations presidents divide ...
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- Wal-Mart stores division coo Bill Simon addressed attendees at an event focused...
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[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Wal-Mart stores division coo Bill Simon addressed attendees at an event focused on the future of retailing, sponsored by the Sam M. Walton College of Business.
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...the story we told you about earlier, Bill Simon is dropping out of the race for California...that statement. (BEGIN AUDIO CLIP) BILL SIMON (R), CALIFORNIA GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE...MIGUEL: And you've been listen to Bill Simon on tape, explaining why he is dropping...
