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  • 24 Nov 2021
  • Interview

Best Buy: Hubert Joly

By: Guy Raz and Hubert Joly
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  • | Language:English
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Abstract

In 2012, to say there was a crisis at Best Buy—is an understatement. In January, Forbes published an article with the headline: WHY BEST BUY IS GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
Then, in March, the company reported a loss of $1.7 billion dollars, and in April, the CEO resigned because of an "inappropriate relationship" with an employee.
Hubert Joly stepped in, determined to fix Best Buy, and he started by valuing the people who work there.

Citation

"Best Buy: Hubert Joly." Wisdom from the Top (podcast), National Public Radio (NPR), November 24, 2021. (Interview with Guy Raz.)
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About The Author

Hubert Joly

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