Home Depot Restructures Leadership to Support Growth Strategy
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US: The Home Depot has announced a series of leadership portfolio changes aimed at streamlining its operations and supporting its strategy to increase its share of the home improvement market. The organisational changes include the alignment of leadership responsibilities across merchandising, loyalty, finance, professional (Pro) business, and technology. Earlier this year, the company appointed Fran Bell as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, bringing together artificial intelligence (AI), data science, product management, user experience, and technology under a single organisation. As part of the latest restructuring, the store, supply chain, and Pro product technology teams will also report under Bell's leadership.
"To capture greater share of this enormous opportunity, our focus is clear: drive our core and culture, deliver a frictionless interconnected experience and win the Pro," said Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO of The Home Depot. "We are aligning our organization to further support this strategy, enable smarter, faster innovation and create a more seamless customer experience for DIY and Pro customers." Bell, who joined the company in March 2026, has been tasked with integrating agentic AI and machine learning across the business. The Home Depot currently offers more than a dozen AI-powered tools, including its 'Magic Apron' assistant.
Source: HBS Dealer