Minneapolis — Best Buy Co., Inc. has named Anne Bramman as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 19. She will succeed Matt Bilunas, who stepped down at the end of July.
Bramman joins Best Buy with more than 30 years of leadership experience across finance, operations, strategy and transformation. In her new role, she will lead Best Buy’s global finance organization and help drive the company’s strategic priorities in partnership with incoming CEO Jason Bonfig and the rest of the leadership team.
“Anne brings an impressive and unique combination of finance and operations experience that aligns perfectly with Best Buy and where we’re headed,” says Bonfig. “Her consumer expertise, along with her proven track record of leading teams and creating long term shareholder value, will be instrumental as we take on our next chapter.”
Prior to joining Best Buy, Bramman held leadership roles at numerous consumer, technology and industrial organizations. She most recently served as chief financial and growth officer of Circana, a leading consumer analytics company. Prior to Circana, Bramman was CFO of Nordstrom. She also served as CFO of Avery Dennison and Carnival Cruise Line and held senior finance leadership roles at L Brands.
Bramman will report to Bonfig and serve on his executive leadership team as the company continues its CEO transition. Bonfig will succeed current CEO Corie Barry on Nov. 1.
Best Buy is the world’s largest specialty consumer electronics retailer with more than 1,000 stores across North America.
SOURCE: Best Buy Co., Inc.