David Glass facts for kids
David Dayne Glass (born September 2, 1935 – died January 9, 2020) was an important American businessman. He was born in Oregon County, Missouri. He became famous for leading two major organizations. From 1988 to 2000, he was the President and chief executive officer (CEO) of Walmart, a very large retail company. He also owned the Kansas City Royals baseball team.
Who Was David Glass?
David Glass was a successful leader in the business world. He started his career in retail before joining Walmart. His skills helped him rise through the ranks at the company. He was known for his smart business decisions.
Leading Walmart
David Glass took over as CEO of Walmart in 1988. This was a big job, as Walmart was already a huge company. As CEO, he was in charge of all the company's operations. He helped Walmart grow even bigger during his time there. He made sure the stores ran smoothly and that customers were happy. He retired from Walmart in 2000.
Owning the Kansas City Royals
After leaving Walmart, David Glass became the owner of the Kansas City Royals baseball team. He bought the team in 2000. He was very dedicated to the team and its fans. He worked to improve the team and its stadium. In August 2019, he agreed to sell the team. He sold it to John Sherman, who was a vice chairman for the Cleveland Indians at the time.
His Later Years
David Glass passed away on January 9, 2020. He was 84 years old. He died in Bentonville, Arkansas, due to complications from pneumonia. He is remembered for his leadership at Walmart and his ownership of the Kansas City Royals.
