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15 Apr: Best Buy Evolves Leadership Roles as Part of Succession Planning Process  

Hubert Joly to become Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors

Corie Barry, current CFO and Chief Strategic Transformation Officer, to become new CEO

Mike Mohan to become President and COO

 

MINNEAPOLIS, [April 15, 2019] – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced that its board of directors has elected Corie Barry, currently the company’s Chief Financial and Strategic Transformation Officer, to become Chief Executive Officer, effective following the company’s annual meeting of shareholders on June 11, 2019. At that time, Hubert Joly, Best Buy’s current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the newly created role of Executive Chairman of the Board.

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19 Mar: Best Buy named top retail website in Mexico

Best Buy Mexico took first place in the retail category at the eCommerce Awards Mexico 2019, the country’s highest recognition for online companies.

The awards were presented by the eCommerce Institute and the Mexican Online Sales Association as part of eRetail Day Mexico on March 7. A jury of international experts chose the winners.

“We are so proud to receive this prestigious award,” said Fernando Silva, president of Best Buy Mexico. “It’s a great testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams to create a world-class, multichannel customer experience.”