Prior to this, Irvin served as the company's chief inclusion, diversity and talent officer, leading the company's strategy for creating and sustaining an inclusive work environment for its 100,000 employees. Prior to joining Best Buy in 2013, Irvin held leadership roles at Target, Cummins, Corporate Express Delivery Systems and Baxter Healthcare. Irvin serves on the National Retail Federation Foundation board of directors. He has a bachelor's degree from Fisk University in Nashville and an MBA from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. He served as an officer in the U.S. Armed Forces for eight years in field medical logistics. "We're thrilled to have a leader of Mark's experience join our board," said HanesBrands Board Chairman Ronald L. Nelson. "His leadership, knowledge of global supply chains and experience building talent will be particularly valuable as we execute our long-term growth strategy.