Background
Wright, Michael William was born on June 13, 1938 in Minneapolis. Son of Thomas W. and Winifred M. Wright.
retailing executive Wholesale distribution
Wright, Michael William was born on June 13, 1938 in Minneapolis. Son of Thomas W. and Winifred M. Wright.
Bachelor of Arts, University Minnesota, 1961; Juris Doctor with honors, University of Minnesota, 1963.
Partner, Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, 1966-1977;
senior vice president, Supervalu Inc., Minneapolis, 1977-1978;
president, chief operating officer,, Super Valu Stores, Inc., Minneapolis, 1978-1982;
Chief Executive Officer, Super Valu Stores, Inc., Minneapolis, 1981-1982;
chairman, president and Chief Executive Officer, Supervalu Inc., Minneapolis, since 1982. Board directors, past chairman Federal Reserve Bank, Minneapolis. Board directors Norwest Corporation, Honeywell, Inc., The Musicland Group, Shopko, Inc., South Carolina.
Johnson & Company, Inc., Cargill, Inc., International Center for Companies of the Food Trade and Industry, Food Marketing Institute, National American Wholesale Grocers Association, Inc.;vice chairman Food Marketing Institute.
First lieutenant United States Army, 1964-1966.