Home Depot promotes Marc Powers to U.S. stores head

Atlanta --The Home Depot announced that it has named Marc Powers executive VP, U.S. stores, effective Nov. 1, 2014. He replaces Marvin Ellison, who was recently named president and CEO designee of J.C. Penney Co.



Powers, who began his career with The Home Depot as an hourly store associate in 1986, currently serves as senior VP of operations for the company's nearly 2,000 U.S. stores. In that role, he has been responsible for the daily execution of initiatives to simplify store operations and drive productivity, and critical customer service programs that have significantly increased customer satisfaction scores and store traffic.



In his new position, Powers will assume responsibilities for the company's three U.S. operating divisions, as well as Pro, Tool Rental and the company's installation business.



"Marc brings a deep understanding of our operations, culture and customers, making him an ideal fit to oversee our U.S. stores," said Frank Blake, chairman and CEO. "We're truly fortunate to have such a deep bench with leaders like Marc."