John R. Thompson

Director Since: 2013 | Independent | Age 71

Career Highlights

Mr. Thompson served as a government relations consultant for Best Buy Co., Inc., a multinational consumer electronics corporation, from October 2012 to April 2016, and as Senior Vice President and General Manager of BestBuy.com LLC, a subsidiary of Best Buy Co., Inc., from 2002 through 2012. Mr. Thompson was formerly a director of Belk, Inc. and Wendy’s International, Inc.

Areas of Expertise

CEO/Senior Officer; Finance and Accounting; Governance/Board; Governmental and Stakeholder Relations; Human Resources and Compensation; Information Technology; Marketing; Strategic Planning

Rationale for Service

With extensive governmental relations, senior executive, and directorial experience in multiple large retailers, Mr. Thompson provides valuable insight into governmental and stakeholder relations, compensation, marketing, and information technology issues impacting the Corporation.

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  Chair
  Human Capital Management and Compensation Committee
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  Member
  Executive Committee
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  Member
  Governance and Nominating Committee