Home Depot(HD) Prnewswire·2025-03-04 21:15Core Insights - The Home Depot has appointed Michael Rowe as the new executive vice president (EVP) of Pro, effective immediately, and Stephanie Smith has been promoted to EVP of human resources [1][4] Group 1: Leadership Changes - Michael Rowe will lead The Home Depot's strategy to grow its business with professional customers, focusing on enhancing delivery capabilities, salesforce development, and technology tools [2] - Rowe has a 19-year tenure with The Home Depot, previously serving as president of The Home Depot Canada, where he significantly expanded the Pro customer base [2][3] - Stephanie Smith will succeed Tim Hourigan as EVP of human resources, responsible for the culture and experience of over 470,000 associates [4][5] Group 2: Strategic Focus - The Home Depot aims to build a Pro ecosystem to increase market share among professional customers, leveraging Rowe's experience in the Canadian market [3] - Vinod Nalajala has been promoted to president of The Home Depot Canada, bringing 24 years of experience within the company [3] Group 3: Company Overview - The Home Depot operates 2,347 retail stores and over 780 branches across North America, employing more than 470,000 associates [6]