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Corie S. Barry

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at BEST BUY CO
Board
Since 2019
Age
49 years
Education
Holds degrees from the College of St. Benedict.
Tenure
Joined Best Buy in 1999 and advanced through multiple roles including CFO, Chief Strategic Transformation Officer, and ultimately was appointed CEO in 2019.

Also at BEST BUY CO

DH
Damien Harmon
SEVP, Customer, Channel Experiences & Enterprise Services
JB
Jason Bonfig
SEVP, Customer Offerings and Fulfillment
KS
Kamy Scarlett
SEVP, Human Resources, Corporate Affairs, and Canada

About

Corie S. Barry began her career at Best Buy in 1999 after graduating from the College of St. Benedict and gaining early experience as an auditor at Deloitte & Touche LLP. Her early years at Best Buy involved working in various financial and operational roles where she developed a deep understanding of the company’s strategic and growth imperatives.

Throughout her career at Best Buy, she assumed increasing responsibilities, serving as Vice President of Finance for the Home Customer Solutions Group, then moving on to roles such as Senior Vice President of Domestic Finance, and later as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Strategic Transformation Officer. These roles enabled her to spearhead significant initiatives aimed at transforming the organization’s digital and operational strategies.

Since her appointment as CEO in 2019, she has been at the forefront of Best Buy's strategic transformation, leading initiatives that include digital integration, the launch of innovative programs like the In-Home Consultation program, and a focus on reimagining the customer experience. In addition to her executive duties, she plays an active role in the broader business community through board memberships and leadership roles in organizations dedicated to mentoring and empowering women.

$BBY Performance Under Corie S. Barry

Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Best Buy Co., Inc. Chief Financial Officer & Chief Strategic Transformation Officer2016-2019 Oversaw strategic transformation, digital & technology, global finance, investor relations, enterprise risk & compliance, integration management, and Best Buy Health
Best Buy Co., Inc. Chief Strategic Growth Officer & Interim President, Services2015-2016 Focused on strategic growth initiatives and led the services organization on an interim basis
Best Buy Co., Inc. Senior Vice President, Domestic Finance2013-2015 Managed domestic finance operations
Best Buy Co., Inc. Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Business Development, Home Business Group2012-2013 Oversaw financial operations and business development for the Home Business Group
Best Buy Co., Inc. Vice President, Finance – Home Customer Solutions Group2010-2012 Managed financial operations for the Home Customer Solutions Group
Deloitte & Touche LLP AuditorN/A Worked as an auditor before joining Best Buy in 1999

External Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
Domino's Pizza, Inc. Board of DirectorsN/A Active board membership
College of St. Benedict Board of TrusteesN/A Active board role
Business Roundtable, Business Council, Retail Industry Leaders Association, Minnesota Business Partnership Executive Committee MemberN/A Serves on the Executive Committee for all listed organizations

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,325,000 53-week fiscal year Actual earnings including off-cycle adjustments approved during the fiscal year.
Retirement Plan Contribution$12,000 Annually Company matching contributions to the Retirement Savings Plan.
Life Insurance Premiums$641 Annually Premiums for group term life insurance coverage.
Other Compensation$134,599 As incurred Includes supplemental executive long-term disability insurance, private jet lease costs for board meetings, executive physical, and tax preparation services.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Short-Term Incentive (STI)

ComponentMetric/ConditionWeightTarget/Fair ValueActual Outcome/Details
Operating IncomeCompensable Enterprise Operating Income45% N/AIncorporated in the performance score
RevenueCompensable Enterprise Revenue35% N/AIncorporated in the performance score
CR&SCorporate Responsibility & Sustainability20% N/AEvaluated qualitatively
Target PayoutBased on 200% of annual base salaryN/A$2,600,000 Designed target payout for fiscal 2024
Actual STI PaymentOverall performance multiplier of 0.7585N/AN/A$1,972,101 paid after applying performance score

Long-Term Incentive (LTI)

Award TypePerformance MetricThresholdTargetMaximumVesting ScheduleGrant Date Fair ValueShare Quantity / Units
Performance Share AwardsRelative Total Shareholder Return (TSR)30th percentile (50% target shares) 50th percentile (100% target shares) 70th percentile (150% target shares) Based on TSR performance over a three‐year period $5,499,501 63,249 target; 94,874 maximum
Time-Based Restricted SharesNot performance drivenN/AN/AN/AVests in three equal installments on the first, second, and third anniversaries $5,500,039 70,396

Evaluation Period: Fiscal 2024 performance for STI with LTI performance measured over a three-year period.

This detailed breakdown outlines the compensation components, performance metrics, targets, and vesting conditions along with exact dollar amounts and share quantities as provided in the documents.