Besanko, 50, served most recently as executive vice president, finance and
chief financial officer for Circuit City Stores, Inc. "We are very excited to
have Bruce join our management team," said
Before joining Circuit City in 2007, Besanko was senior vice president,
finance and chief financial officer for The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., a
leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented
candles, from 2005 to 2007. He served as vice president, finance for Best Buy
Co., Inc. from 2002 to 2005. Besanko also held several financial leadership
positions of increasing responsibility from 1996 to 2002 in the hardlines
business at Sears, Roebuck & Co. Prior to that he held various finance,
accounting and treasury positions with Atlantic Richfield Company, a global
oil and gas enterprise, from 1992 to 1996. Besanko is a graduate of the
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