Mike Duke, 58, will become the new CEO of Wal-Mart on Feb. 1. He succeeds the retiring Lee Scott.

Company release here. And here is his financial profile at the company. Here’s company bio.

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For the record: An FEC database search shows one political contribution by Duke — $1,300 to Mike Huckabee for President.

Wal-Mart Watch provided the playing card image of Duke and this thumbnail.

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