Melinda D. Whittington

Non Executive / Other Non-Executive
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About

Ms. Whittington brings to the Board more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience in a variety of consumer-focused industries. She is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of La-Z-Boy Incorporated, one of the world’s leading residential furniture manufacturers and retailers. Her varied background provides Ms. Whittington with a broad perspective as Best Buy pursues its growth strategy.

CEO / Executive Experience – Ms. Whittington has served as CEO of La-Z-Boy Incorporated since April 2021. She previously served as the company’s Chief Financial Officer.
Finance – As a former CFO of La-Z-Boy Incorporated and Allscripts Healthcare Solutions, Ms. Whittington brings strong financial acumen to the Best Buy Board. Prior to serving as CFO and later CEO, she spent more than 20 years in various financial management roles at Kraft Foods Group, Inc. (now The Kraft Heinz Company) and The Procter & Gamble Company.
Global – Ms. Whittington has held finance and functional roles at large, global and capital-intensive consumer-facing companies. She has worked internationally in Costa Rica and Belgium.

 

Personal Details

Title: Ms
Surname: Whittington
M/F: Female
Nationality: American
Country of Birth: United States of America
Language: English
Qualification: Degree
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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Best BuyBoardMember01/03/2023
Best BuyAuditMember01/03/2023
Best BuyRemunerationMember01/03/2023

 

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