Excell LaFayette, Jr.
Supplier Development

Excell LaFayette, Jr., is an astute businessman and a senior corporate and broadcast media expert, has been named Director of Supplier Development for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. after serving in this role since April 1999. Prior to this promotion, he was the Manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Minority and Women-Owned Business Development Program (MWBP).

In his current role as Director of Supplier Development, Excell directs over $2 billion dollars of procurement for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. He is responsible for MWBP’s administration, operations and growth within Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. for majority, minority and women-owned businesses.

Prior to serving in his current capacity, Excell was the Manager for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Television Network from 1994 to 1998. In this position, he provided domestic and international audio-visual broadcast creative production and training.

Before joining Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., Excell was a Video Production Representative for Oklahoma based Phillips Petroleum Company responsible for providing corporate public affairs, safety training and executive and legal presentations.

Mr. LaFayette’s broadcast media experience is quite prolific. From 1983 to 1989, he held several positions with KTUL-TV channel 8 in Oklahoma including: Studio Operations Supervisor, Electronic Field Production Producer, Photographer and News Photojournalist. His responsibilities included daily live station broadcasts; production, sports and live news events; commercials and public and community service programs.

Excell was appointed Chairman of the Arkansas Minority Business Advisory Council by Governor Mike Huckabee. He is also a recipient of numerous honors, including the following: