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Marvin Ellison

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Marvin Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer of Lowe's Cos Inc., participates in a panel discussion during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., on Monday, May 2, 2022.
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  • Marvin Ellison is chairman, president and CEO of Lowe's, where he runs one of the largest home improvement retailers in the U.S.
  • He has more than 35 years of retail experience and is known for turning around struggling businesses, including J.C. Penney, by improving sales and strengthening finances.
  • Ellison describes himself as a servant leader — people-first and operationally focused — a leadership philosophy shaped by his journey from security guard to CEO.
I always ask the question for every decision we make, how is this going to impact our front-line associates? Because that should be the first question.
Marvin Ellison
Lowe's chairman, president and CEO

Watch Marvin Ellison's interview on CNBC Leaders Playbook — a new prime-time series hosted by Julia Boorstin, featuring candid conversations with the world's top business leaders on how lasting success is built.

Episode premiere (Lowe's): Jan. 21 at 10:30 p.m. ET/PT.

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