Steuart Walton
| Steuart Walton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
c. 1982 Bentonville, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Alma mater |
University of Colorado Boulder Georgetown University Law Center |
| Occupation | Attorney, businessman |
| Parent(s) |
Jim Walton Lynne McNabb |
| Relatives |
Sam Walton (paternal grandfather) Helen Walton (paternal grandmother) S. Robson Walton (paternal uncle) John T. Walton (paternal uncle) Alice Walton (paternal aunt) |
Steuart Walton is an American heir, attorney, pilot, businessman and philanthropist. Born into the billionaire Walton family, he is the founder of Game Composites, a composite aircraft manufacturer, and a director of Walmart, the world's largest company by revenue.
Early life
Steuart Walton was born circa 1982 in Bentonville, Arkansas.[1][2][3] His father, Jim Walton, is a former director of Walmart.[1][2] His paternal grandfather, Sam Walton, was the founder of Walmart.[1][2]
Walton graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder.[4][5] He received a law degree from the Georgetown University Law Center.[1][4]
Career
Walton worked for Republican Senator Peter Fitzgerald.[6] He subsequently worked for a law firm in Santiago, Chile.[6]
Walton was an attorney for Allen & Overy in London for three years.[1][4] He subsequently worked in the mergers & acquisitions division of Walmart for two years,[1] including on Carnaby Street in London.[7]
Walton is a pilot.[2] In 2013, founded Game Composites, a composite aircraft manufacturer.[3][4] He serves as its chief executive officer.[6]
Since June 3, 2016, he has served on the board of directors of Walmart.[2]
Philanthropy
Walton serves on the board of the Walton Family Foundation.[4][8] Walton and his brother Tom, who both enjoy mountain biking, were influential in the foundation's US$15 million charitable contribution for the establishment of the Razorback Regional Greenway in 2015.[8] In 2016, they also played a role in the foundation's US$20,000 donation for the expansion of a garden at the Samaritan Community Center in Bentonville.[9]
Additionally, Walton serves on the boards of directors of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, and the Leadership for Educational Equity.[3][4] He was a speaker at the 2016 Aspen Ideas Festival.[6]
Political activity
In 2012, Walton donated US$299,500 to Keep Dollars in Benton County, an organization whose aim was to let retailers sell alcohol in Benton County, Arkansas.[10] Benton County is no longer a dry county.
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Nassauer, Sarah (April 20, 2016). "Wal-Mart Nominates Grandson of Founder for Its Board". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Nassauer, Sarah (June 4, 2016). "Wal-Mart CEO Touts Tech, Tells Shareholders Momentum is 'Real'". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Board". Leadership for Educational Equity. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Steuart Walton". Walmart. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ "Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT:New York): Steuart L. Walton". Bloomberg. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 3 4 "Steuart Walton". Aspen Ideas Festival. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ Leftly, Mark (January 29, 2012). "Walmart grandson plots Europe drive from Carnaby Street". The Independent. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- 1 2 "Walton influence extends beyond business". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. June 1, 2016. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ Neiswanger, Robbie (April 24, 2016). "Brothers nurture innovation". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- ↑ Henry, Larry (November 1, 2012). "Tom, Steuart Walton Give $299,500 Each To Liquor Effort". 5NewsOnline.com. Retrieved June 4, 2016.