ANNALISA KING INDUCTED INTO CANADA'S MOST POWERFUL WOMEN: TOP 100™ HALL
OF FAME

TORONTO, Nov. 29 /CNW/ - Best Buy Canada is proud to announce that Annalisa King, company Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President was inducted into the prestigious Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Hall of Fame™ by the Women's Executive Network at  its 8th Annual Awards Gala in Toronto.

King joins a community of 73 women who have been inducted into the Hall of Fame, and 522 women across Canada who have received the Top 100 Award. Winners who have received the Top 100 Award more than three times are inducted into the Top 100 Hall of Fame.

"At Best Buy Canada, our goal is to inspire each and every one of our team members to achieve their personal best. Annalisa is an embodiment of this mindset and I can't think of someone more deserving of the Top 100 Hall of Fame," said Mike Pratt, President and COO, Best Buy Canada. "As our CFO, she successfully navigates a complex and volatile business environment on a daily basis. But, what truly sets her apart is her desire to impact leaders. Annalisa has taken on the stewardship of Best Buy's Women's Leadership Network this year and is committed to developing programs that build confidence and inspire our employees to take risks and drive their careers forward. "

"Every year, we honour the exceptional female leaders of Canada," said Pamela Jeffery, Founder, Women's Executive Network.  "They each have remarkable achievements and Top 100 is a mark of their success and how they have supported their communities, companies, and employees. Our Top 100 community is a powerful group of women who are at the top of their game, exemplify success and empower the next generation of women to take their careers to the next level." 

The Canada's Most Powerful Women: Top 100 Awards is Canada's most recognizable award for the country's highest achieving female leaders in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. The complete list of 2010 winners can be found at www.top100women.ca

Annalisa King will be celebrated November 29^th the Top 100 Awards Gala Dinner at the Allstream Centre in Toronto.  The gala is the finale of a full-day celebration that offers Top 100 Winners an exclusive morning of networking and professional development.  The morning session will be followed by a Summit which allows participants the opportunity to meet Award recipients and enjoy an afternoon of professional development.  The theme of this year's Summit is the Power of Collaboration and Connectivity. Details are available at www.top100women.ca

About the Women's Executive Network

The Women's Executive Network (WXN) is Canada's most influential female audience and the country's leading organization dedicated to advancement and recognition of executive-minded women in the workplace. Since 1997, WXN has expanded rapidly to meet the needs of the growing number of female managers and executives across Canada. In the fall of 2008, WXN launched in Ireland, a first step in creating an international community of women leaders. WXN now delivers innovative networking, mentoring and professional development to 16,000 members across Canada and Ireland. WXN is also a founding member of The Canadian Board Diversity Council, dedicated to increasing the diversity on corporate and federal public sector boards. More information details are available at www.wxnetwork.com or www.top100women.ca

About Best Buy Canada Ltd.

Burnaby, BC based Best Buy Canada Ltd., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fortune 100 company Best Buy Co., Inc. (NYSE:BBY) and is one of Canada's largest and most successful retailers.  Best Buy Canada Ltd. operates the Future Shop (www.futureshop.ca) and Best Buy Canada (www.bestbuy.ca) brands.  With more than 22,000 employees across Canada, Best Buy Canada Ltd. is committed to helping Canadians fulfill their holiday giving lists with the latest in technology and the best prices.

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