Wade R. Fenn
Profile
WADE R.
FENN, has over two decades of retail electronics experience, most
recently as President of Entertainment and Strategic Business Development of
Best Buy Co., Inc. Mr. Fenn joined Best Buy in 1980, and during his 21-year
tenure the company grew from $4 million to $21 billion in annual sales.
Prior to
serving as President of Entertainment and Strategic Business Development, Mr.
Fenn held the position of Executive Vice President--Marketing, where he was
responsible for all marketing, merchandising, advertising, and inventory teams.
After receiving his degree in economics and history from Williams College in
1980, Mr. Fenn joined Best Buy as a sales person and served in various operating
roles, including Senior Vice President Retail, Vice President Sales, district
manager and store manager.
Former positions of Wade R. Fenn
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
IQ Biometrix, Inc.
 IQ Biometrix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IQ Biometrix, Inc. provides law enforcement and security technology solutions for government and private industry. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Director/Board Member | 26/07/2005 |
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Wherify Wireless, Inc.
 Wherify Wireless, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Wherify Wireless, Inc. develops patented wireless location products and services for family safety and business communications. Its portfolio of intellectual property includes proprietary integration of the U.S. Government's Global Positioning System and wireless communication technologies; patented back-end location service and the Wherifone GPS locator phone, which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors or those with special medical needs, stay connected and in contact with each other. The company was founded in March 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Positions held
Linked companies
| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| BEST BUY CO., INC. | Retail Trade |
| Private companies | 2 |
|---|---|
IQ Biometrix, Inc.
IQ Biometrix, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IQ Biometrix, Inc. provides law enforcement and security technology solutions for government and private industry. The company is headquartered in Fremont, CA. | Technology Services |
Wherify Wireless, Inc.
Wherify Wireless, Inc. Aerospace & DefenseElectronic Technology Wherify Wireless, Inc. develops patented wireless location products and services for family safety and business communications. Its portfolio of intellectual property includes proprietary integration of the U.S. Government's Global Positioning System and wireless communication technologies; patented back-end location service and the Wherifone GPS locator phone, which provides real-time location information and lets families with pre-teens, seniors or those with special medical needs, stay connected and in contact with each other. The company was founded in March 1998 and is headquartered in San Mateo, CA. | Electronic Technology |
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