News of Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn’s resignation has resulted in some raised eyebrows, to say the least. There were no disagreements, Best Buy said — the company and Dunn came to a mutual agreement that it was time for new leadership. Director G. Mike Mikan will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a new chief. Richard Schulze, who founded Best Buy, remains as chairman. It’s not surprising that a CEO would leave a foundering company, but the timing in this case is jarring, given Best Buy’s recent reorganization announcement.
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Best Buy and CEO Brian Dunn Part Ways
Posted by: Erika Morphy April 11, 2012 07:00 AMNews of Best Buy CEO Brian Dunn’s resignation has resulted in some raised eyebrows, to say the least. There were no disagreements, Best Buy said — the company and Dunn came to a mutual agreement that it was time for new leadership. Director G. Mike Mikan will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a new chief. Richard Schulze, who founded Best Buy, remains as chairman. It’s not surprising that a CEO would leave a foundering company, but the timing in this case is jarring, given Best Buy’s recent reorganization announcement.