– USA, MN – Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE: BBY) today announced the appointments of Sima Sistani and Melinda Whittington to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.
“Sima and Melinda bring to our company an invaluable set of experiences across technology, finance, manufacturing, health, and retailing that aligns directly with where our customers and business are headed. Their collective expertise guiding vibrant, evolving companies will serve as a genuine asset to the growth we seek at Best Buy and further our mission to enrich lives through technology,” said CEO, Corie Barry.
About Sima Sistani
Sima Sistani is CEO of WW International, Inc., a company focused on helping people adopt healthy habits through human-centric technology and community, which she joined in March 2022. She also serves as a member of its Board of Directors.
Sima Sistani has over 20 years of leadership and experience in the media and technology industries. Before joining WW, she served as CEO of Houseparty and held leadership positions at Epic Games, Yahoo! Inc., and Tumblr.
“I’m energized to join the board of Best Buy at such a pivotal moment in the brand’s evolution,” said Sima Sistani. “As a customer-centric digital community builder, I’m hopeful that I can bring my insights and learnings to support Best Buy and their leadership team during this transformational time.”
Sima Sistani holds a bachelor’s degree from Duke University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.
About Melinda Whittington
Melinda Whittington is the President and CEO of La-Z-Boy, Inc. and a member of its Board of Directors. As one of the world’s leading residential furniture producers, the company manufactures upholstered furniture for its La-Z-Boy, Joybird, and England brands and operates its own retail business, comprising 167 of the 346 total La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores.
Melinda Whittington brings more than 30 years of leadership and financial experience to her role. Before her current role, she served as SVP and CFO for La-Z-Boy. Previously, Whittington held leadership roles at Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Kraft Foods Group, Inc., and Procter & Gamble.
Melinda Whittington holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Ohio State University, where she now serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Fisher College of Business. She is also a certified public accountant.
“I am delighted to join the board of a best-in-class company that focuses on delivering great experiences to consumers through technology with a human touch,” said Melinda Whittington. “I look forward to working with the board and a highly talented management team to further strengthen Best Buy’s position in the industry.”
Source: https://www.bestbuy.com/
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