Kevin Turner | |
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 Turner in 2017 | |
| Born | Brian Kevin Turner[1] April 3, 1965 (age 59) Oklahoma, US |
| Alma mater | East Central University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Former chief operating officer of Microsoft |
| Board member of | Albertsons Zayo Group Brain Corp |
| Spouse | Shelley Turner |
| Children | 3 |
B. Kevin Turner (born April 3, 1965) is an American businessman and investor who is the chairman of Zayo Group and the vice chairman of Albertsons/Safeway Inc.[2]
During his nearly 20 years at Walmart, Turner rose through the ranks from a store cashier to become the company's global CIO, then CEO of Sam's Club, a $37 billion division of Walmart.[3] Turner was the chief operating officer of Microsoft from 2005 to 2016.[3] From 2016 to 2017, he was the vice chairman of Citadel LLC and CEO of Citadel Securities.[4]
As Microsoft COO, Turner led the company's global sales, marketing, and services organization.[3] He also managed Microsoft's partner channels and corporate support functions, including information technology, licensing, pricing, and operations.[5] His organization included more than 70,000 employees in more than 190 countries.[5] Turner remained through the transitions of Bill Gates, Steve Ballmer, and Satya Nadella.[3]
- ^ "Executive Profile: Brian Kevin Turner". Bloomberg L.P.
- ^ Orlando, Dan (August 7, 2017). "Albertsons picks up Walmart, Microsoft vet". Supermarket News.
- ^ a b c d Wingfield, Nick; Stevenson, Alexandra (July 7, 2016). "Kevin Turner, Microsoft Executive, to Join Citadel Securities". The New York Times.
- ^ Marek, Lynne. "Citadel Securities CEO Turner exits". Crain's Chicago Business.
- ^ a b "Microsoft Appoints Kevin Turner as Chief Operating Officer | News Center". news.microsoft.com.