Benzinga | Jan 28, 2022 07:30AM EST

Home Depot Appoints Edward Decker As CEO

* Home Depot Inc (NYSE:HD) has appointed Edward Decker as its CEO and President, effective March 1, 2022. Decker will also join the board of directors.

* Craig Menear, currently Chairman and CEO, will continue to serve as the board's Chair.

* Decker joined Home Depot in 2000 and was named president and COO in October 2020.

* Price Action: HD shares closed lower by 0.24% at $356.43 on Thursday.