Wal-Mart’s 2006-2007 Board of Directors Profiles

A new report by Wal-Mart Watch details the financial dealings and business histories of Wal-Mart’s 10 sitting directors and two incoming directors and provides insights into the governing board of the world’s largest retailer. Among them:

• The 10-year (1996-2006) federal political contribution history of Wal-Mart’s board of directors, including breakouts by political party.

• Profiles of the two new director nominees: Aida Alvarez, former administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, and James Cash Jr., retired professor of Harvard University Business School.

• Director Michele Burns’ cushy and controversial perk with Delta Air Lines that gives her and her family free first-class tickets on Delta for life – negotiated while Delta sought a federal bailout and sacrifices from employees.

• Director Jack Shewmaker’s home security system and long-distance phone service – negotiated while Shewmaker was retiring as a senior officer and provided at an annual cost of $150,000.

• Director and CEO Lee Scott’s 2005 compensation package, which included more than $100,000 worth of personal travel on Wal-Mart’s company planes.

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