THE HOME DEPOT NAMES MICHAEL ROWE EVP OF PRO; STEPHANIE SMITH TO BECOME EVP OF HUMAN RESOURCES
The Home Depot (HD) announced key executive changes, with Michael Rowe appointed as Executive Vice President of Pro, effective immediately. Rowe, a 19-year company veteran previously serving as president of Home Depot Canada, will lead the expansion of Pro market capabilities including delivery, salesforce development, technology, and CRM tools.
Stephanie Smith has been promoted to EVP and will succeed Tim Hourigan as EVP of Human Resources upon his retirement on June 6, after 23 years with the company. Smith, previously Senior VP of Supply Chain, will oversee leadership development and associate engagement for over 470,000 employees.
Additionally, Vinod Nalajala has been promoted to president of Home Depot Canada. Nalajala, who started as a sales associate in 2001, has served in various leadership roles including VP of human resources, central operations, and asset protection.
The Home Depot (HD) ha annunciato importanti cambiamenti esecutivi, con Michael Rowe nominato Vice Presidente Esecutivo per il settore Pro, con effetto immediato. Rowe, un veterano dell'azienda con 19 anni di esperienza, precedentemente presidente di Home Depot Canada, guiderà l'espansione delle capacità di mercato Pro, inclusi consegna, sviluppo della forza vendita, tecnologia e strumenti CRM.
Stephanie Smith è stata promossa a EVP e succederà a Tim Hourigan come EVP delle Risorse Umane al suo pensionamento il 6 giugno, dopo 23 anni in azienda. Smith, precedentemente Senior VP della Supply Chain, supervisionerà lo sviluppo della leadership e l'engagement dei collaboratori per oltre 470.000 dipendenti.
Inoltre, Vinod Nalajala è stato promosso presidente di Home Depot Canada. Nalajala, che ha iniziato come associato alle vendite nel 2001, ha ricoperto vari ruoli di leadership, tra cui VP delle risorse umane, operazioni centrali e protezione degli asset.
The Home Depot (HD) anunció cambios clave en la alta dirección, con Michael Rowe nombrado Vicepresidente Ejecutivo de Pro, con efecto inmediato. Rowe, un veterano de 19 años en la empresa que anteriormente se desempeñó como presidente de Home Depot Canadá, liderará la expansión de las capacidades del mercado Pro, incluyendo entrega, desarrollo de la fuerza de ventas, tecnología y herramientas de CRM.
Stephanie Smith ha sido promovida a EVP y sucederá a Tim Hourigan como EVP de Recursos Humanos tras su jubilación el 6 de junio, después de 23 años en la empresa. Smith, anteriormente VP Senior de la Cadena de Suministro, supervisará el desarrollo del liderazgo y el compromiso de los asociados para más de 470,000 empleados.
Además, Vinod Nalajala ha sido promovido a presidente de Home Depot Canadá. Nalajala, quien comenzó como asociado de ventas en 2001, ha ocupado varios roles de liderazgo, incluyendo VP de recursos humanos, operaciones centrales y protección de activos.
The Home Depot (HD)는 주요 경영진 변경 사항을 발표하며, Michael Rowe를 프로 부문 부사장으로 즉시 임명했습니다. Rowe는 19년 경력의 회사 베테랑으로, 이전에는 Home Depot 캐나다의 사장을 역임했으며, 배송, 영업력 개발, 기술 및 CRM 도구를 포함한 프로 시장 기능의 확장을 이끌 것입니다.
Stephanie Smith는 EVP로 승진하며, 6월 6일 은퇴하는 Tim Hourigan의 후임으로 인사 부서 EVP를 맡게 됩니다. Smith는 이전에 공급망의 수석 부사장이었으며, 47만 명 이상의 직원에 대한 리더십 개발 및 직원 참여를 감독할 것입니다.
또한, Vinod Nalajala는 Home Depot 캐나다의 사장으로 승진했습니다. Nalajala는 2001년 판매 사원으로 시작하여 인사, 중앙 운영 및 자산 보호를 포함한 다양한 리더십 역할을 수행했습니다.
The Home Depot (HD) a annoncé des changements clés dans sa direction, avec Michael Rowe nommé vice-président exécutif Pro, avec effet immédiat. Rowe, un vétéran de l'entreprise avec 19 ans d'expérience, ayant précédemment été président de Home Depot Canada, dirigera l'expansion des capacités du marché Pro, y compris la livraison, le développement de la force de vente, la technologie et les outils CRM.
Stephanie Smith a été promue EVP et succédera à Tim Hourigan en tant qu'EVP des Ressources Humaines à sa retraite le 6 juin, après 23 ans dans l'entreprise. Smith, auparavant VP Senior de la chaîne d'approvisionnement, supervisera le développement du leadership et l'engagement des employés pour plus de 470 000 collaborateurs.
De plus, Vinod Nalajala a été promu président de Home Depot Canada. Nalajala, qui a commencé comme associé de vente en 2001, a occupé divers postes de leadership, y compris VP des ressources humaines, opérations centrales et protection des actifs.
The Home Depot (HD) gab wichtige Veränderungen in der Geschäftsführung bekannt, wobei Michael Rowe sofort zum Executive Vice President für den Bereich Pro ernannt wurde. Rowe, ein 19-jähriger Unternehmensveteran, der zuvor als Präsident von Home Depot Kanada tätig war, wird die Erweiterung der Pro-Marktfähigkeiten, einschließlich Lieferung, Entwicklung der Vertriebsmannschaft, Technologie und CRM-Tools, leiten.
Stephanie Smith wurde zur EVP befördert und wird Tim Hourigan als EVP für Personalwesen nach dessen Ruhestand am 6. Juni, nach 23 Jahren im Unternehmen, nachfolgen. Smith, die zuvor Senior VP der Lieferkette war, wird die Entwicklung von Führungskräften und die Mitarbeiterbindung für über 470.000 Mitarbeiter überwachen.
Zusätzlich wurde Vinod Nalajala zum Präsidenten von Home Depot Kanada befördert. Nalajala, der 2001 als Verkaufsassistent begann, hat in verschiedenen Führungspositionen gedient, darunter VP für Personalwesen, zentrale Operationen und Vermögensschutz.
- Rowe's successful track record in growing Pro business in Canada
- Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning
- Smith brings 22 years of cross-functional experience to HR role
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As EVP of Pro, Rowe will be responsible for The Home Depot's strategy to grow its business with professional customers. In this role, he will lead the expansion of key capabilities to serve the Pro market, including delivery capabilities, salesforce development, technology and CRM tools, order management and more. Most recently, Rowe served as president of The Home Depot Canada. A 19-year veteran of the company, Rowe has held several leadership roles for the Canadian division, including vice president of online, marketing and contractor services where he was responsible for the strategy and execution of key business initiatives and capabilities to serve Pro customers. Under his leadership, the Canadian division invested in growing its business with the Pro customer, leading to outsized growth with the Pro in that market. Previously, he served as vice president of finance and contractor services, procurement and strategic business development for The Home Depot Canada.
"We are uniquely positioned to win as we build out our Pro ecosystem, investing in capabilities to grow share of wallet with Pros no matter how they choose to shop with us," said Ted Decker, chair, president and CEO of The Home Depot. "As the head of our Canadian business, Mike led an unprecedented period of growth and expansion across the country and was instrumental in building our Pro business in
Vinod Nalajala has been promoted to president, The Home Depot Canada, effective immediately. Vinod joined The Home Depot Canada in 2001 as a sales associate. In his 24-year career with The Home Depot Canada, he has taken on roles of increasing responsibility including store manager, regional sales manager, senior manager of sales execution and district manager. He has served as vice president of human resources, central operations, contact centers, asset protection and building services.
Stephanie Smith has been promoted to executive vice president and will succeed Tim Hourigan as EVP of human resources upon his retirement. In this role, Smith will be responsible for driving the culture and experience for the more than 470,000 associates who work at The Home Depot – including leadership development, associate engagement and fostering of the company's unique culture and values. Previously, Smith served as senior vice president of supply chain for The Home Depot, where she was responsible for inventory management, transportation, delivery, supply chain analytics, product management and leadership of the Temco business. Smith has held leadership roles across store operations, merchandising operations, supply chain, inventory planning and replenishment.
"Stephanie's exceptional blend of operational expertise and thoughtful leadership was instrumental in fostering a team-oriented environment in our supply chain organization, resulting in improved associate engagement and performance," said Decker. "In her 22 years with The Home Depot, she has worked closely with virtually every team across the company, which gives her a unique understanding of the opportunities and challenges our associates face every day. I look forward to her continued leadership and contributions to our company's culture and success.
"I would like to thank Tim for an exceptional career with The Home Depot. His vision and guidance have driven our HR initiatives forward, and his legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. We are grateful for his unwavering support and the positive impact he has had on our associates and our organization."
ABOUT THE HOME DEPOT
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company operated a total of 2,347 retail stores and over 780 branches across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs over 470,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.
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