About
Matt Furman is the chief communications and public affairs officer for Best Buy Co. Inc. In this role, he oversees internal and external communications, government affairs, corporate responsibility and sustainability, community relations, as well as the company’s in-house production studio and event planning functions.
Prior to joining Best Buy in 2012, Matt was the vice president of corporate affairs at Mars Chocolate, the manufacturer of such iconic brands as Snickers, M&M’s and Dove. He previously held senior communications positions at Google, CNN and in the administrations of New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and President Bill Clinton.
Matt has a law degree from the American University School of Law and holds a bachelor’s degree from the State University of New York at Binghamton. He is admitted to practice law in several jurisdictions, including before the U.S. Supreme Court.
Matt is a member of the board of directors for Dunwoody College of Technology and YMCA of the USA. He is also on the adjunct faculty of the University of Minnesota’s School of Journalism and Mass Communication
Episodes
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September 30, 2020
Beyond Electronics with Matt Furman
Matt Furman is the chief communications and public affairs officer for Best Buy Co. Inc. In this role, he oversees internal and external communications, government affairs, corporate responsibility and sustainability, community relations, as well as the company’s in-house production studio and event planning functions. Prior to joining Best Buy in 2012, Matt was the vice […]
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January 28, 2015
Discussing Retail Recycling and Sustainability with Best Buy’s Matt Furman and Scott Weislow
Matt Furman and Scott Weislow steer the environmental program at Best Buy helping the company achieve its electronic recycling and sustainability goals.