John Hartmann is executive vice president and chief operating officer of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and president of buybuy BABY. Previously, he served as president and chief executive officer of True Value Company, one of the world’s largest hardware wholesalers. He has previous retail experience as chief executive officer of Mitre10, a leading home improvement company, and held roles in technology, strategy and M&A at The Home Depot. Outside of retail, Hartmann held senior positions at HD Supply, Cardinal Health and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.