Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Takes Temporary Medical Leave
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence, expected to last a few months. The board appointed Ann-Marie Campbell to oversee day-to-day operations and CFO Richard McPhail to handle financial management and Pro subsidiaries. Greg Brenneman will serve as board chair. The leadership change comes ahead of Home Depot’s quarterly earnings report. Decker, 63, has led the company since 2022. Home Depot operates over 2,361 stores and 1,280 SRS locations across North America.
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Home Depot CEO Ted Decker to Take Temporary Medical Leave
Home Depot announced on Wednesday that its Chief Executive Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence. Decker, who became CEO in 2022 and is 63 years old, is expected to return within the next few months, according to a company statement. A company spokeswoman declined to provide further details on the reason for the medical leave. The announcement was made via a statement from the home improvement retailer, and the news was reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Taking Medical Leave of Absence
Home Depot announced on August 12, 2026, that its chair, president, and CEO Ted Decker will take a temporary medical leave of absence, expected to return within a few months. The reason for the leave was not disclosed. The board, acting on Decker's recommendation, appointed Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell to handle day-to-day operations and EVP/CFO Richard McPhail to manage financial operations and Pro subsidiaries. Independent lead director Greg Brenneman will chair the board during Decker's absence. Neither executive received additional pay for the added responsibilities. Decker, 63, has led the company since 2022. Home Depot is set to report quarterly earnings next week. The company reported first-quarter sales of $41.8 billion, up 4.8% year-over-year, and reaffirmed full-year guidance of 2.5% to 4.5% sales growth for fiscal 2026. Home Depot operates 2,361 retail stores and over 1,280 SRS locations across North America, employing more than 470,000 people.
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Takes Medical Leave of Absence
Home Depot announced on August 12, 2026, that its chair, president, and CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence, expected to return within a few months. The reason for the leave was not disclosed. On Decker's recommendation, the board appointed Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell to handle day-to-day operations and EVP/CFO Richard McPhail to manage financial operations and Pro subsidiaries. Independent lead director Greg Brenneman will chair the board. Neither executive received additional pay for the added responsibilities. Decker, 63, has led the company since 2022. Home Depot is set to report quarterly earnings next week. The company reported first-quarter sales of $41.8 billion, up 4.8% year-over-year, and reaffirmed full-year guidance of 2.5% to 4.5% sales growth for fiscal 2026. Home Depot operates over 2,361 retail stores and 1,280 SRS locations, employing more than 470,000 people.
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Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Takes Temporary Medical Leave; Two Top Executives to Lead
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence expected to last a few months, the retailer announced on Wednesday. Two senior executives—Ann-Marie Campbell, senior executive vice president of U.S. stores and operations, and Richard McPhail, chief financial officer—will assume Decker's responsibilities during his absence. Campbell will oversee day-to-day operations, while McPhail will handle financial management and the Pro business. Lead independent director Greg Brenneman will serve as board chair during the leave. The appointments were made by the board in alignment with Decker's recommendation. The announcement comes less than a week before Home Depot's fiscal second-quarter earnings report on Tuesday. No further details on Decker's condition were provided. Both Campbell and McPhail will not receive additional compensation for their expanded roles.
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Takes Temporary Medical Leave; Two Top Executives to Run Retailer
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence expected to last for several months. The home improvement retailer announced that two top executives will assume interim leadership responsibilities during his absence. The company has not disclosed the specific nature of Decker's medical condition but stated the leave is temporary. This leadership transition comes as Home Depot navigates a challenging housing market and shifting consumer spending patterns. The interim management team will oversee day-to-day operations and strategic decisions until Decker's return.
Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Begins Temporary Medical Leave
Home Depot (NYSE:HD) announced that chair, president and CEO Ted Decker is taking a temporary medical leave of absence, expected to return within a few months. The board appointed two senior executives to jointly manage CEO duties: Ann-Marie Campbell will oversee day-to-day operations, and CFO Richard McPhail will handle financial management and Pro subsidiaries. Greg Brenneman, independent lead director, will serve as board chair during Decker's absence. Home Depot operates 2,361 retail stores and over 1,280 SRS locations across North America, employing more than 470,000 associates. The company's shares are components of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500, making the leadership change relevant to a broad range of U.S. equity investors.