David Glass is an American business executive known for working as a president and ceo at Walmart.
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Breakthrough:Appointment as CEO of Walmart in 1988
10 Quick Facts About David Glass
- Full Name: David Glass
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Businessperson
- Known For: Colleague of Sam Walton
- Date of Birth: September 2, 1935
- Age: 91 years old
- Place of Birth: Mountain View, Missouri
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ruth Glass
- Net Worth: $109,000-$16,391,000 (Estimated range)
David Glass Age
David Glass is about 91 years old as of 2026. David Glass was born in 1935.
Education
He attended Missouri State University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Business and Public Administration.
- Missouri State University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Business and Public Administration
- Period: 1959
Career & Work
David Glass' career includes business leadership roles with Kansas City Royals and Walmart.
Organization: Kansas City Royals
Role: Owner
Period: 2000–2019
Details: Kansas City, Missouri · Owned the MLB team for nearly two decades
Organization: Walmart
Role: President and CEO
Period: 1988–2000
Details: Bentonville, Arkansas
Rise to Fame
David Glass gained public attention through Appointment as CEO of Walmart.
David Glass Family & Relationships
David Glass is married to Ruth Glass. He has 3 children, including Dan Glass and Don Glass.
- Children:
- Dan Glass
- Don Glass
- Dayna Glass
Lesser Known Facts
- He initially declined Sam Walton's job offer multiple times before finally joining Walmart in 1976.
Personal Information
- Full Name: David Glass
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 2, 1935
- Age: 91
- Birthday: September 2
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Mountain View, Missouri
Measurements
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ruth Glass
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $76,000–$633,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $109,000–$16,391,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Employment or business activity; ownership requires separate evidence
Related Biographies
- Sam Walton (Colleague • Founder of Walmart; Glass succeeded him as CEO)
