Leading Executives in Electronics and Appliance Stores
Corie Barry
Chief Executive Officer, Best Buy Co., Inc.
Longtime Best Buy leader who became CEO in 2019; steering a dual-format strategy of smaller Express stores and large experiential flagships, and leaning into AI PC and health tech demand in 2025.
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Alex Baldock
Group Chief Executive, Currys plc
Group CEO since 2018 driving a turnaround with profit upgrades, resumed dividends and strong 2025 trading in the UK, Ireland and Nordics.
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Dr. Kai‑Ulrich Deissner
Chief Executive Officer, Ceconomy (MediaMarktSaturn’s parent)
Former CFO elevated to CEO in 2025, leading MediaMarkt and Saturn’s omnichannel push amid strategic talks about the group’s future ownership.
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Enrique Martinez
Chief Executive Officer, Fnac Darty
CEO who strengthened the group’s service-led model and expanded in Europe by acquiring Unieuro; launched the ‘Beyond everyday’ 2030 plan in 2025.
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Terry Smart
Group Chief Executive Officer (through Oct 3, 2025), JB Hi‑Fi Group (incl. The Good Guys)
Veteran leader overseeing record sales growth; set to retire October 3, 2025, with COO Nick Wells named successor.
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Katie Page
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Harvey Norman Holdings
Long‑tenured retail heavyweight and one of Australia’s most prominent retail CEOs, noted for omnichannel expansion and high‑profile sports sponsorships.
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Tony Boldt
President & Chief Executive Officer, Nebraska Furniture Mart (Berkshire Hathaway)
CEO leading one of North America’s largest home/appliance/electronics retailers, including the Texas Grandscape flagship and a new Cedar Park (Austin metro) project.
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Jeff Child
President, R.C. Willey (Berkshire Hathaway)
Decades‑long company leader credited with scaling the regional giant across UT, NV, ID and CA and elevating supply‑chain efficiency and in‑house services.
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Menashe Horowitz
Chief Executive Officer, B&H Photo Video
CEO of the world’s largest independent photo/video/electronics store, known for expert retailing at scale and deep creator community ties.
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Michael Amkreutz
Chief Executive Officer, Adorama
Retail veteran who became CEO in 2019; expanded education/events and strategic brand partnerships while modernizing loyalty and omnichannel experience.
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Bill Crutchfield
Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Crutchfield
Founder‑CEO who built a 50‑year specialty retail institution around deep product expertise, award‑winning content and service innovation.
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Richard (Rick) M. Mershad
Chief Executive Officer, Micro Center
Long‑time executive who leads the enthusiast‑favorite U.S. chain; expanded with a 2025 Bay Area return and focuses on high‑touch DIY/PC components and local AI hardware.
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Gregg Richard
President & Chief Executive Officer, P.C. Richard & Son
Fourth‑generation leader of the largest private, family‑owned appliance/electronics retailer in the U.S. Northeast, known for service and financing innovation.
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Michael Perlman
President & Chief Executive Officer, BrandsMart USA (an Aaron’s company)
Second‑generation leader who scaled a high‑volume Southeast chain across appliances and electronics; continues operating post‑acquisition by The Aaron’s Company.
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Sam Yazdian
President & Chief Executive Officer, Electronic Express
Founder‑operator who built a Tennessee/Alabama regional powerhouse and pushed digital upgrades (new ecommerce platform) alongside steady store growth.
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Marty Hartunian
President & Chief Executive Officer, ABC Warehouse
Long‑time regional leader of Michigan‑based ABC Warehouse; focuses on low‑price, large‑selection model across appliances, electronics and mattresses.
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John Roberts
Chief Executive Officer, AO World (AO.com)
Founder‑CEO of the UK’s leading online electricals retailer; known for customer‑obsessed operations and candid industry advocacy.
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Anthony Chow
Chief Executive Officer, Newegg Commerce
E‑commerce veteran steering Newegg’s turnaround and PC‑components leadership, capitalizing on 2025 GPU/CPU launches and marketplace scale.
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Mike Abt
Co‑President, Abt Electronics
Co‑president of the iconic independent retailer, championing green initiatives and customer‑first service while scaling ecommerce to a national footprint.
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Jon Abt
Co‑President, Abt Electronics
Co‑president credited with launching Abt.com in 1997 and building it into a major omnichannel engine for the family‑owned retailer.
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