Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy Co. Inc. (BBY), Tuesday named Ron Wilson as president and chief operating officer of its Canada operations, effective immediately.
In this role, Wilson will steer the business in Canada under the Future Shop and Best Buy brands, including online.
"Ron has been an integral part of Best Buy's success in Canada for more than two decades," said Shari Ballard, executive vice president and president, Best Buy International.
"His exceptional leadership skills, broad operating experience and strategic agility make him the right person to lead the organization during this important time as we look to continue our Renew Blue transformation across our business."
As senior vice president of merchandising and eCommerce since 2008 for Best Buy Canada, Wilson led the strategic visions of www.bestbuy.ca and www.futureshop.ca. Wilson previously managed several other units within Best Buy Canada, including merchandising, operations and marketing.
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