Board of Directors


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

Biography PhotoBradbury H. Anderson
Best Buy (former CEO and board member)
Bradbury 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... 
Biography PhotoLisa M. Caputo
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Lisa 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... 
Biography PhotoRuss Fradin
SunGard
Russ 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, ... 

Biography PhotoKathy J. Higgins Victor
Centera Corporation
Kathy 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... 
Biography PhotoRonald James
Center for Ethical Business Cultures
Ronald 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... 
Biography PhotoHubert Joly
Chief Executive Officer
Hubert 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) ... 

Biography PhotoSanjay Khosla
Kraft International Commercial
Sanjay 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... 
Biography PhotoAllen U. Lenzmeier
Best Buy (former COO and board member)
Allen 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... 
Biography PhotoGérard Vittecoq
Caterpillar, Inc.
Gérard 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... 
Governance Documents
Download Corporate Governance DocumentationDirector Search Criteria 2013
Download Corporate Governance DocumentationPolicy for Shareholder Nomination of Candidates to Become Directors of the Company
Download Corporate Governance DocumentationProcess for Communication with the Board of Directors