Best Buy Canada welcomes Mat Povse as its new President. Mat, a familiar face within the company, comes to the role after an impressive 11-year career at Best Buy Canada.
Prior to being named President, Mat held several roles, most recently as Senior Vice President, Retail Sales, Geek Squad and Best Buy Business. In this role, he and his team managed hundreds of stores, thousands of dedicated employees, and millions of satisfied customers.
During his tenure at Best Buy, Mat and his teams led transformative initiatives such as the introduction of small box stores and the launch of Best Buy Canada’s Membership and Monthly Membership programs, which significantly boosted customer and employee engagement. His teams have also helped grow the wireless and home theatre categories, and led the national expansion of major appliances at Best Buy Canada.
Mat’s passion for human connection, problem solving and constant improvement is in his nature, beyond work. He believes in creating a workplace that everyone loves, in the value of time and having fun while working.
“It’s really simple. It’s our responsibility to create a place we love, to use other people’s time well, and to have fun at the same time. It’s great to be part of a company whose values apply to work, but also to life in general. Mat says.
Mat’s selection for the position of President followed a rigorous process involving the participation and voting of the U.S. Board of Directors, CEO, and management team. He succeeds Ron Wilson, who recently retired after an incredible 34-year career with the company.
