Best Buy’s health chief to step down, will remain an advisor as company pursues long-term ambitions

Best Buy’s health chief to step down, will remain an advisor as company pursues long-term ambitions

Shoppers at a Best Buy store in New York.Bebeto Matthews | APAn executive who led Best Buy's efforts to expand in health-care and connected devices is stepping down from his role, the retailer confirmed to CNBC Thursday.Asheesh Saksena, president of Best Buy Health, will leave that post, but remain a strategic advisor to CEO Corie Barry, company spokeswoman Carly Charlson said in a statement. As Best Buy looks for a successor, Saksena's team will report to Barry in the interim, she said. Best Buy, known for its tech products and services like Geek Squad, has acquired two health tech-related companies in recent years and its CEO has spoken of bigger ambitions in the field. The two businesses are focused on making it easier and safer for aging adults to live independently in their