Executives/Best Buy CEO
Corie Barry, CEO of Best Buy

Who is the CEO of Best Buy in 2026?

Corie Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Best Buy. Corie has held the CEO seat since June 2019, and was previously Senior Auditor at Deloitte.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
7 years
CEO since June 2019
Years at company
26 years
Joined Best Buy December 1999
Career span
29 years
First recorded role September 1997
Summary
  • Corie Barry rose through Best Buy: Sr. Financial Analyst/Financial Analyst, Services Finance from December 1999, then EVP and Chief Financial Officer from June 2016, before taking the CEO seat in June 2019.
  • Corie Barry sits on the boards of Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), The Business Council U.S. and Domino's Pizza Pakistan.
  • Corie Barry sat on the board of Business Roundtable from January 2021 to January 2024.

Current company

Best Buy

Best Buy is an American multinational consumer electronics retailer.

retailHeadquartered in RichfieldFounded 1966NYSE: BBY

Source: Wikidata
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Career and education

Corie Barry joined Best Buy in December 1999 and has been CEO since June 2019. Before Best Buy, Corie was Senior Auditor at Deloitte from September 1997 until December 1999.

Career

  1. Best Buy1999 to present
    • Chief Executive OfficerJune 2019 to present
    • EVP and Chief Financial OfficerJune 2016 to June 2019
    • EVP and Chief Strategic Growth OfficerOctober 2015 to June 2016
    • President, Geek Squad Services (Interim)March 2015 to May 2016
    • SVP, Domestic FinanceMay 2013 to October 2015
    • VP, CFO and Business Development - Home Business GroupFebruary 2012 to April 2013
    • Vice President of Finance for Home Customer Solutions GroupMay 2010 to February 2012
    • Senior Director, Field Services (Geek Squad)April 2009 to May 2010
    • Senior Director, Territory FinanceJuly 2008 to April 2009
    • Territory Finance DirectorOctober 2006 to June 2008
    • Manager, Financial Planning and AnalysisSeptember 2004 to September 2006
    • Manager, Business Team FinanceApril 2003 to August 2004
    • Manager, Portfolio AllocationApril 2002 to March 2003
    • Sr. Financial Analyst, Marketing SOP Design/DeveloperOctober 2001 to March 2002
    • Sr. Financial Analyst/Financial Analyst, Services FinanceDecember 1999 to September 2001
  2. Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA)2021 to present
    • ChairwomanJanuary 2023 to present
    • Executive Committee and Board MemberJanuary 2021 to present
  3. The Business Council U.S.2021 to present
    • Executive Committee Member
  4. Domino's Pizza Pakistan2018 to present
    • Member Board of Directors
  5. Business Roundtable2021 to 2024
    • Board Member
  6. Deloitte1997 to 1999
    • Senior Auditor

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

College of Saint Benedict, Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business ManagementSource

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Neal SampleChief Digital and Technology Officer · USA@bestbuy.com
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Leadership team at Best Buy

Corie Barry leads a leadership team of 6 published executives. The most recent appointment is Matt Bilunas as Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Enterprise Strategy, in seat since 2019.

Most senior 5 of 6

NameTitleIn seat since
Corie Barry (Corie S. Barry)Chief Executive OfficerJune 2019
Matt BilunasSenior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Enterprise Strategy2019
Todd G. HartmanExecutive Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer and SecretaryNot stated
Mathew R. WatsonSenior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer2017
Jason BonfigSenior Executive Vice President, Customer Offering, Fulfillment and Best Buy CanadaNot stated

Sources: Best Buy 2026 Form 10-K

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Best Buy?

Corie Barry is the Chief Executive Officer of Best Buy. Corie has held the CEO seat since June 2019, and was previously Senior Auditor at Deloitte.

When did Corie Barry become CEO of Best Buy?

Corie Barry has been CEO of Best Buy since June 2019, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Corie Barry do before Best Buy?

Corie Barry was Senior Auditor at Deloitte from September 1997 until December 1999, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Corie Barry been CEO of Best Buy?

Corie Barry has been CEO of Best Buy for 7 years, since June 2019.

Who else leads Best Buy?

Matt Bilunas (Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Enterprise Strategy), Todd G. Hartman (Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Risk Officer and Secretary), Mathew R. Watson (Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer), Jason Bonfig (Senior Executive Vice President, Customer Offering, Fulfillment and Best Buy Canada), and 1 more. Source: Best Buy 2026 Form 10-K.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Best Buy. Last verified: September 24, 2026.