Oct 9, 2020

Home Depot Announces Senior Leadership Promotions

On Oct. 2, the Home Depot announced that Edward “Ted” P. Decker has been named president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 5, 2020.

The company also announced that Ann-Marie Campbell has been named executive vice president of U.S. stores and international operations and Jeff Kinnaird has been promoted to executive vice president of merchandising.

Other promotions include Michael Rowe being promoted to president of The Home Depot Canada and Richard McPhail, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will assume the additional responsibility for the company’s corporate strategy and strategic business development.

Decker, a 20-year veteran of the company, has served as executive vice president of merchandising since 2014. As the company’s chief merchant, he has been responsible for all store and online merchandising departments, merchandising strategy, services and vendor management, marketing and in-store environment.

In his new role, he will assume additional responsibility for global store operations, global supply chain, and outside sales and service.

“Ted is an incredible leader who has enhanced our competitiveness and interconnected strategy by blending the art and science of retail while also driving outstanding results with both our in-store and online customer experience,” said Craig Menear, chairman and CEO.