Corporate Governance

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Officers
Finance and Investment Policy Committee Charter
Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of Best Buy Co., Inc.
Global Strategy Committee Charter
Nominating, Corporate Governance and Public Policy Committee Charter
By-Laws Policy for Shareholder Nomination of Candidates to Become Directors of the Company
Strategic Planning Process Direct Search Criteria 2011
Board of Directors Process for Communication with the Board of Director
Corporate Governance Principles Corporate Social Responsibility Report
FY '11 Proxy (PDF Format) Best Buy Co., Inc. 2004 Omnibus Stock and Incentive Plan As Amended
Audit Committee Charter
Officers
Biography PhotoHubert Joly
President and Chief Executive Officer

Hubert is Best Buy’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Hubert is a strategic thinker with deep financial acumen and global experience leading large, international emp... 

Biography PhotoSharon McCollam
Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer

Sharon McCollam, 50, was appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Financial Officer in December 2012. Ms. McCollam was previously executive vice president, chief o... 

Biography PhotoShari Ballard
President, International

Shari L. Ballard was named Executive Vice President — President, International in January 2012. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President, President — Americas since 2010, Executive Vice P... 

Biography PhotoScott Durchslag
President, E-Commerce & Marketing

Scott Durchslag is the senior vice president of Best Buy and president, Online and Global e-Commerce for Best Buy Co., Inc., a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products an... 

Biography PhotoChristopher K.K. Gould
Vice President, Treasurer

Christopher K.K. Gould joined us in 2010 when he was named Vice President, Treasurer. Prior to joining us, Mr. Gould spent eleven years at Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., a global retailer, most recently as... 

Biography PhotoSusan S. Grafton
Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer

Susan S. Grafton was named Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer in 2006. From 2005 to 2006, she served as Vice President — Financial Operations and Controller, and from 2004 to 2... 

Biography PhotoKeith Nelsen
General Counsel

Keith J. Nelsen was named Executive Vice President, General Counsel in May 2011. He previously served as Senior Vice President, Commercial & International General Counsel from 2008 until his curren... 

Biography PhotoCarol Surface
Chief Human Resources Officer

Carol Surface is executive vice president, chief human resources officer for Best Buy Co., Inc., a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services. In this role, Surfac... 

Directors
Hatim A. Tyabji
Chairman of the Board
Biography PhotoHatim A. Tyabji
Chairman of the Board


Hatim A. Tyabji has served as a Director since April 1998; as Chairman
of the Audit Committee since June 2002 and as Chairman of
the Board since June 2012.

Mr. Tyabji has served as Chairman and CEO of:
-Verifone (NYSE), transaction automation services.
-Saraide, wireless data applications.
-Bytemobile, wireless infrastructure.

Additionally, he served as Chairman of Datacard, credit and debit card
processing infrastructure.

He has ... 

Bradbury H. Anderson
Best Buy (former CEO and board member)
Biography PhotoBradbury H. Anderson
Best Buy (former CEO and board member)


Bradbury H. Anderson rejoined our Board as a director in 2013 after retiring in June 2010. Prior to his retirement in 2010, he was a director since August 1986 and was our Vice Chairman. He also served as our Chief Executive Officer from June 2002 until June 2009, having previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer since April 1991. He was employed in various capacities with us since 1973. Mr. Anderson’s longevity with the company gives him substantial knowledge of our unique compa... 
Lisa M. Caputo
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Biography PhotoLisa M. Caputo
The Travelers Companies, Inc.


With her extensive experience in politics, media, non-profit organizations and global for-profit companies in the entertainment, media and financial services industries, Lisa M. Caputo brings exceptional leadership, marketing, branding, communications, government affairs, community relations and corporate social responsibility understanding to the board.

In 2011, Ms. Caputo joined The Travelers Companies, Inc. as Executive Vice President of Marketing and Communications and is a memb... 
Russ Fradin
SunGard
Biography PhotoRuss Fradin
SunGard


Russ Fradin brings a wealth of experience to Best Buy. His background in operations, streamlining cost structures, executive compensation and strategic consulting will be valuable to the company as Best Buy continues its Renew Blue transformation.

Mr. Fradin is the President and Chief Executive Officer of SunGard, a leading software and technology services company, serving approximately 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries. Prior to joining SunGard in May 2011, ... 

Kathy J. Higgins Victor
Centera Corporation
Biography PhotoKathy J. Higgins Victor
Centera Corporation


Kathy J. Higgins Victor brings her deep executive development, human resources expertise and succession planning to the company. As Chairwoman of the nominating committee, she holds a critical role in helping to shape corporate governance for the company while ensuring the board has optimal composition. Most recently she led the effort to identify and select Best Buy’s Chief Executive Officer.

As the Founder and President of Centera Corporation, an executive development and leadership... 
Ronald James
Center for Ethical Business Cultures
Biography PhotoRonald James
Center for Ethical Business Cultures


A respected expert in corporate governance and ethics, Ronald James plays an important role in helping Best Buy continue to be a corporate leader in positively impacting our world. Mr. James is also the chair of the Compensation and Human Resources Committee.

Mr. James is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Ethical Business Cultures in Minneapolis, a not-for-profit that focuses on creating ethical and profitable business cultures. He also teaches business ethics... 
Hubert Joly
Chief Executive Officer
Biography PhotoHubert Joly
Chief Executive Officer


Hubert is Best Buy’s Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Hubert is a strategic thinker with deep financial acumen and global experience leading large, international employee groups.

Over the last 15 years, Joly has developed a track record of successful turnarounds and growth in the media, technology and services sectors.

In the media sector, he led the restructuring and growth of Vivendi’s video game’s business (now part of Activision Blizzard) ... 

Sanjay Khosla
Kraft International Commercial
Biography PhotoSanjay Khosla
Kraft International Commercial


Sanjay Khosla provides Best Buy with a strong background in multi-national operations and transformational leadership, as well as a deep knowledge of branding and consumer marketing.

Mr. Khosla retired at the end of March 2013 from Mondelez International (formerly part of Kraft Foods). He served as the Executive Vice President and President, Developing Markets for the food and beverage company that includes iconic brands including Cadbury, Trident, Oreo and Tang.

In... 
Allen U. Lenzmeier
Best Buy (former COO and board member)
Biography PhotoAllen U. Lenzmeier
Best Buy (former COO and board member)


Allen U. Lenzmeier rejoined our Board as a director in 2013 after retiring in June 2010. Prior to his retirement in 2010, he was a director since February 2001. He retired in February 2009 from the position of Vice Chairman, having served on a part-time basis to support our international expansion. Prior to his promotion to Vice Chairman in 2004, he served in various capacities since joining us in 1984. His prior positions include President and Chief Operating Officer from 2002 to 2004, and Pres... 
Gérard Vittecoq
Caterpillar, Inc.
Biography PhotoGérard Vittecoq
Caterpillar, Inc.


Gérard Vittecoq’s experience in international business brings the board a valuable perspective in strategy and planning. As a Group President of Caterpillar, Inc., Mr. Vittecoq was responsible for the development and implementation across the globe of lean manufacturing through the Caterpillar Production System and his experience in transformational leadership is key to his Board role.

Mr. Vittecoq currently oversees a number of divisions of Caterpillar’s business in Europe, Africa...