Cabela's Incorporated announced that its President and CEO Thomas L. Millner was appointed Jan. 13 to the board of directors of Best Buy Co., Inc., which made a tremendous comeback in 2013 after many analysts had questioned whether it could change its business model fast enough to compete against Amazon.com.

Tommy is a well-regarded CEO who has successfully transitioned his organization from a traditional retailer to one that is highly respected as an effective omni-channel player,” said Hatim Tyabji, Chairman of the Best Buy Board of Directors. “Best Buy is on the same journey and Tommy’s insights will, no doubt, be valuable as the Company looks to even better serve its customers wherever and however they want.”

Millner became Cabela’s President and Chief Executive Officer in April 2009 after 15 years as an executive in the outdoor industry.

“I have the utmost regard for the work the company is doing to restore Best Buy, and I believe its transformation story has the potential to be nothing short of remarkable,” Millner said. “It is an honor to join the Board.”
 
Before Millner’s arrival at Remington Arms Company, Inc., he was the Chief Executive Officer and President at The Pilliod Cabinet Company from 1987 to May 1994. Prior to that, he had served in various sales and sales management positions with Thomasville Furniture Industries and Broyhill Furniture Industries from 1976 to 1987. Millner earned a B.A. with honors from Randolph Macon College in 1976.
 
Millner joined the Best Buy Board of Directors on Jan. 13, 2014. He will stand for ratification at the Company’s annual shareholder meeting in June 2014.