John Menzer, the Wal-Mart executive behind the acquisition of UK arm Asda in 1995, is to leave the US retail giant.

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Menzer will step down from his role as vice chairman in March, Wal-Mart announced late on Friday (18 January).


Menzer began his career at Wal-Mart in 1995 and eventually had responsibility, as CEO of Wal-Mart International, for the company’s operations in 15 countries.


“John has had a tremendously successful career at Wal-Mart and I have seen first-hand the difference he has made,” said Lee Scott, president and CEO of Wal-Mart. 

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