Dwiki : Corie Barry is the CEO of Best Buy at the age of just 44 years old. She is one of the youngest CEOs of an S&P 500 company. She was born in 1975 in Cambridge, Minnesota.
Corie Barry Career
Corrie Barry has started her career as an auditor with the is one of Big Four accounting firm Deloitte & Touche before joining Best Buy. Barry held about 15 positions—successfully rising to the president of the Geek Squad Services division (the group that troubleshoots and fixes computer and related issues), chief financial officer and then CEO.
She also serves on the board of directors for Domino’s Pizza.
When did Corie Barry Become Best Buy CEO?
Corie Barry has become CEO of Best Buy in June, 2019. She has replaced Hubert Joly after he stepped down and took on the role of executive chairman. Barry has worked at the company since 1999. She is Best Buy’s first female CEO in its more than 50-year history.
When Corie Barry has join Best Buy Comapny?
Corie Barry has joined Best Buy in 1999. She became CFO in 2016 and, prior to that, served as chief strategic growth officer. She has also served as senior vice president of domestic finance and interim president of Best Buy’s services organization.
Corie Barry Husband, Children, Relationships, Affairs, Dating
She is married and has two children.
Affair : Yes, Karl Sanft
Dating history: Marty
Husband: Marty
Sons: One
Daughters: One
Best Buy CEO Corie Barry is a Corporate Icon. She is Accused Of Having An Inappropriate Affair With A Co-Worker, Karl Sanft. The allegation was made in an anonymous letter, which was sent to the board of directors. It alleged that Barry maintained a long-term romantic relationship with her former boss, Best Buy senior vice president Karl Sanft, before she became CEO. The company replied to the allegation by saying, “Best Buy takes allegations of misconduct very seriously.” An outside law firm was retained to conduct an independent review of the matter. Sanft left Best Buy in early 2019 and is now the chief operating officer of 24 Hour Fitness Worldwide. The pair had worked together for about 20 years.
Corie Barry Biography, Personal Profile
Full Name: Corie Barry
Nick Name: Corie
DOB: 1975
Born: Cambridge, Minnesota.
Nationality: American
Religion: Christianity
Famous for: Former Chief Financial Officer, Business Executive, and Best Buy’s Chief Executive officer.
Age: 44 Years Old
Corie Barry Education Details
Corie holds bachelor’s degrees in accounting and management from the College of St. Benedict, where she now serves on the board of trustees.
College: St. Benedict
School: High School
Qualification: Bachelor Degree in Liberal Arts
Corie Barry Physical Statics
Height: 5 feet 7 Inch Tall
Weight: 66 KG
Eye Color: Blue
Hair color: Dark Brown
Marital Status: Married
Favorites and hobbies
Hobbies: Travelling, Writing, Creating awareness about animals
Favorite Actor: Tom Cruise
Favorite Actress: Jennifer Lawrence
Favorite Destination: Miami
Favorite Food: Italian
Parents
Father: name not known
Mother: name not known
Brother: NA
Sister: NA
Relatives: NA
Net Worth
Net worth: $16 Million USD
Social Media Accounts
Twitter Account : Corie Barry
Facebook Account: Corie Barry
Instagram Account: Corie Barry
Corie Barry is CEO of Best Buy Co. Inc., the leading provider of consumer technology products and services, with approximately 125,000 employees in North America and nearly $43 billion in annual revenue. She also serves on the company’s board of directors.