Advisor Bios

David Hemler - President, Best Buy for Business

David Hemler is president of Best Buy for Business. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategies to deliver technology solutions to small business customers through the store, direct sales, and telephone-based channels. He joined Best Buy Co., Inc., a multinational retailer of technology and entertainment products and services, in September 2006 as vice president of sales and operations for Best Buy for Business.

Prior to joining Best Buy, he 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. 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, 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, 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.

He received his bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame and holds a master’s degree with high honors from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.