How Doug McMillon went from a high schooler working at Walmart for $6.50 an hour to a millionaire CEO running one of the world's most powerful companies

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This CEO's rise didn't come as a surprise.

• Walmart CEO Doug McMillon began working for the retailer in high school.
• McMillon experienced a meteoric ascent in the company, helming Sam's Club and Walmart International during his rise to the top.
• McMillon was appointed CEO of Walmart Inc. in 2014.

Walmart has been a major part of Doug McMillon's life for years.

Back in high school, the future CEO took on a job unloading trucks at the retail chain. While studying for his MBA years later, McMillon decided to return to Walmart.

He proceeded to rise through the company's corporate structure and ultimately became the CEO of Walmart Inc. in 2014. His promotion didn't come as much of a surprise, though. Fortune dubbed him "The Chosen One" in a 2015 profile.

Here's a look back on the life and career of Walmart CEO Doug McMillon: