Sears names new Home Services head

Sears Holdings Corporation has named Sean Skelley to the role of president, Home Services.

He joins Sears from Asurion, where he worked as senior VP service solutions. Asurion is a provider of device protection and support services for smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics and appliances.

Skelley spent over 20 years with Best Buy Co. Inc., where he worked in departments ranging from stores to merchandising/category management and business development and services.

As senior VP of services strategy, he led one of Best Buy's key growth initiatives, "Win the Home with Service." He also played a key role in the acquisition and nationwide rollout of Geek Squad.

"Sean is a proven, innovative leader who brings a history of strategic customer focus to his new role as the leader of Home Services," said Edward Lampert, chairman and CEO of Sears Holdings.  "He possesses a unique understanding of service and product repair needs, and his abilities to identify service efficiencies will be a great asset as we focus on our members and drive the company's transformation."