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: 90 years old
- Place of Birth: Mountain View, Missouri
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Ruth Glass
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
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: 90
- 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: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Sam Walton (Colleague • Founder of Walmart; Glass succeeded him as CEO)
