Background
Simon, William Steven was born in 1959.
Simon, William Steven was born in 1959.
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University Connecticut, 1981. Master of Business Administration, University Connecticut, 1988.
Various marketing & development positions Cadbury-Schweppes, Pepsi Cola, Inc., R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Nabisco, Inc. Vice president consumer marketing Diageo PLC, 1998, president Southeast region. Secretary Florida Department Management Services, 2003—2005.
Senior vice president global business development Brinker International, Dallas, 2005—2006. Executive vice president specialty division Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas, 2006—2007. Executive vice president, chief operating officer Wal-mart Stores United States of America, 2007—2010, president, Chief Executive Officer, since 2010.
Served in United States Navy.
Board directors Miami Project Cure Paralysis, Volunteer United States of America. Member University Arkansas School Business Advisory Board. Board trustees Morehouse College.
Co-chair National Disaster Relief Fund.
2 children.