Home Depot CEO Ted Decker takes temporary medical leave; Campbell, McPhail to lead

HOME DEPOT, INC.

CEO Ted Decker to take temporary medical leave, expected to return within next few months.
Ann-Marie Campbell (senior EVP) oversees day-to-day operations during Decker's absence.
CFO Richard McPhail oversees financial management and Pro subsidiaries, named interim principal executive officer.
Greg Brenneman, independent lead director, chairs board during Decker's leave.
No changes to Campbell or McPhail compensation related to their new responsibilities.

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Appointed (interim)

Richard V. McPhail

interim principal executive officer

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Filed: August 12, 2026, 9:06 AM ET

Richard V. McPhail, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is providing oversight of the Company’s financial management and Pro subsidiaries and has been designated as interim principal executive officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission.

Departed

Edward P. Decker

Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

HD · HOME DEPOT, INC.

Filed: August 12, 2026, 9:06 AM ET

On August 12, 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company” or “Home Depot”) announced that Edward P. Decker, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), will take a temporary medical leave from his role.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Richard V. McPhail was appointed as interim principal executive officer at HOME DEPOT, INC..

Action: designated as interim principal executive officer
Role: interim principal executive officer

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Richard V. McPhail, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, is providing oversight of the Company’s financial management and Pro subsidiaries and has been designated as interim principal executive officer for purposes of the rules and regulations of the Securities Exchange Commission.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Edward P. Decker departed as Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer at HOME DEPOT, INC..

Action: will take a temporary medical leave
Role: Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer

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On August 12, 2026, The Home Depot, Inc. (the “Company” or “Home Depot”) announced that Edward P. Decker, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), will take a temporary medical leave from his role.

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