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Kevin Turner
Former COO of Microsoft
B. Kevin Turner, born on April 3, 1965, is an American businessman and investor who currently serves as the Chairman of Zayo Group and Vice Chairman of Albertsons/Safeway Inc.13 He has an extensive career in technology and retail, with notable positions including:
- Chairman of Zayo Group (June 2020 - Present)3
- Vice Chairman of Albertsons Companies (August 2017 - Present)3
- President & CEO of Core Scientific (July 2018 - May 2021)3
- Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Microsoft (August 2005 - July 2016)13
- President & CEO of Sam's Club (January 2002 - August 2005)3
- Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Walmart (January 2000 - January 2002)3
Turner's career is notable for his rapid ascent from a Walmart cashier to high-level executive positions. He started as a cashier at Walmart while in college, taught himself computer programming, and wrote the company's first receiving and logistics system.2 This caught the attention of Walmart's founder, Sam Walton, leading to Turner becoming the youngest Chief Information Officer in the company's history.2
During his tenure as Microsoft's COO, Turner was responsible for the company's worldwide sales, marketing, and services organization, managing over 70,000 employees across 190 countries.1 He played a crucial role in Microsoft's growth, helping to increase yearly revenue from $37 billion to over $93 billion between 2005 and 2016.1
Turner holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Management from East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma.13
