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Berg named coo of Best Buy International

9/9/2008

MINNEAPOLIS Best Buy International has named David Berg, evp and coo, responsible for developing growth opportunities outside of the United States.

“Best Buy sees opportunities for innovation and growth in new markets and new geographies as well as in our core U.S. business, “ said Robert Willett, ceo of Best Buy International and cio for the Best Buy enterprise. “Our growing global presence requires seasoned and savvy leaders to carefully manage our expanding family of international brands. Our international leadership team is focused on driving growth for our enterprise around the world.”

Berg joined Best Buy in 2002 as vp and associate general counsel. Berg was promoted to senior vp of strategic alliances, in 2004 and was promoted to evp in 2008. In addition to helping Best Buy establish a presence in China, Berg also played significant roles in the company’s expansion into Mexico and Turkey and was instrumental in the creation of its venture with The Carphone Warehouse, allowing for the introduction of the Best Buy brand in Europe.

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