David Hemler
President
Best Buy for Business

David Hemler is President of Best Buy For Business. In this role, he leads the development and execution of strategies for delivering technology solutions to business, education and government customers across the store, direct sales, services, and telephone-based channels of the company. He joined Best Buy in September, 2006.

Prior to joining Best Buy, Mr. Hemler spent 11 years at Microsoft, most recently in the position of President, Microsoft Canada Company, where he was responsible for all aspects of Microsoft’s commercial and government business in Canada. Mr. Hemler is driven by a passion for innovation and the positive impact that technology can have upon an organization's competitiveness in the global economy.

Throughout his career, Mr. Hemler has been a strong proponent of the partner and channel community, recognizing their contributions and expertise in driving innovation forward. His enthusiasm for the potential of technology is evident as he actively engages with customers and partners across the country, as well as the product development groups at Microsoft. Before joining Microsoft, Mr. Hemler spent several years with Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), where he advised large multinational clients across North America on a wide range of IT design, implementation and strategy decisions.

David received his Bachelor of Arts degree with Honors from the University of Notre Dame and holds an MBA with High Honors from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Mr. Hemler currently lives in Edina, MN with his wife Laura, sons Charlie and William, and daughter Evelyn.

Best Buy is North America’s largest specialty electronics retailer, and operates a global portfolio of brands with a commitment to growth and innovation. Best Buy for Business brings the best of Best Buy to business, education and government customers in order to power their success through simplified and accessible technology solutions.