The Home Depot, Inc. announced that Chair, President and CEO Edward P. Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence, with an expected return within the next few months. During this period, Ann-Marie Campbell, Senior Executive Vice President, will oversee day-to-day operations, while Richard V. McPhail, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will manage financial oversight and Pro subsidiaries as interim principal executive officer. Independent lead director Gregory D. Brenneman will chair the Board of Directors during Decker's absence. No compensation changes were made for Campbell or McPhail regarding these additional responsibilities. The Home Depot operates as a major home improvement retailer with over 2,300 retail stores and employs more than 470,000 associates.
