Home Depot names new retail and supply chain execs

Atlanta - The Home Depot has named Craig Menear president, U.S. retail, effective immediately. Menear was previously executive VP, merchandising, responsible for all merchandising departments and merchandising services and strategy; the company's supply chain network; global sourcing; vendor management; marketing; and online sales.



In his new role, Menear will add responsibility for all U.S. store operations, with Marvin Ellison, executive V.P. U.S. stores, reporting to Menear. The company also promoted Mark Holifield, senior VP, supply chain, to executive VP, supply chain and product development, with responsibility for sourcing and proprietary brands. Holifield will continue reporting to Menear.



"Craig is a world-class retailer and has done a terrific job in recent years leading some of the most important and successful initiatives in our company," said Frank Blake , chairman and CEO. "And Mark has successfully led one of the most extensive supply chain transformations in retail history. Both are very deserving of their new leadership roles, and I look forward to their continuing contributions to our business."