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Home Depot Names New CEO

Edward “Ted” Decker, currently President and COO, assumes role March 1

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2 years ago

January 31, 2022

Jennifer Acevedo

The Home Depot Names Ted Decker CEO, Effective March 1, 2022

The Home Depot (Atlanta) has named Edward “Ted” Decker CEO and president effective March 1, according to a press release. Decker has also been elected to the company’s board of directors, and current Chairman and CEO Craig Menear will continue to serve as Chair of the board.

“As a 22-year associate of The Home Depot, Ted has nurtured our culture by living our values and demonstrating servant leadership throughout his career,” said Menear. “His ability to blend the art and science of retail is exactly what is needed in the next phase of growth for The Home Depot. I have tremendous confidence that he will guide our company to new heights.”

Decker joined the organization in 2000 and was named President and COO in October of 2020. In that role he was responsible for global store operations, global supply chain, outside sales and service, real estate and merchandising, marketing and online strategy.