Who is Nancy Walton Laurie, the owner of the yacht Kaos docked in the Port of Málaga?

The passage of mega-yachts through the marina of Málaga often reveals many of their powerful owners. It's not always possible, as the real ownership can be obscured among a tangle of intermediary companies. However, in the most recent case, that of the mega-yacht Kaos, there is consensus among specialized sources in the nautical and business sectors that the owner of this luxurious floating hotel, measuring 110 meters in length, is Nancy Walton Laurie.

An entrepreneur and philanthropist from the United States, Nancy Walton inherited part of the fortune generated by the popular chain of supermarkets, hypermarkets, and Walmart stores over the last half-century. She is considered one of the wealthiest people in the world.

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Her father was Bud Walton, who along with his brother Sam founded the company WalMart, Inc. According to data provided by the firm on its various platforms, it is a multinational retail corporation that operates chains of large department stores and membership clubs. It was founded in 1962, became a corporation in 1969, and has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1972. Its main headquarters are in Bentonville, Arkansas.

11,000

stores from 65 brands in 28 countries, these are the gigantic figures of the Walmart corporation. Furthermore, it has e-commerce websites in 11 countries. Its sales in the United States alone exceed 258 billion dollars.

Walmart is considered the world's largest retail distributor, and the largest employer, with over two million workers. Despite this, it remains a family business, as the Walton family retains 48% of the company. It has nearly 11,000 stores from 65 brands in 28 countries, in addition to e-commerce websites in 11 countries. Its sales in the United States alone exceed 258 billion dollars.

Inheritance

Following the death of Bud Walton, his daughter inherited a stake in the company valued at about 7 billion dollars. Along with her husband Bill, the entrepreneur has developed her own businesses in sectors such as banking (Providence Bank), sports, and real estate.

In her philanthropic role, Nancy sponsors the Columbia Performing Arts Center and the NW Laurie Chi Omega Leadership Institute, which focuses on the training and promotion of female leaders and entrepreneurs. The couple is also known for promoting and sponsoring causes related to education, healthcare, and community development.