Give Me An H The Home Depot

Chairman and CEO Craig Menear brought a merchant’s sensibility, a love for winning the customer and a dedication to developing associates to his role as chief executive officer. As he prepares to hand over the CEO reins, Craig reflects on how a just-for-practice job interview led to a passion for retail and more than seven years leading the world’s largest retailer. 

Join us as we flip the script this episode to interview GMAH Host and SVP of Human Resources, Arlette Guthrie. She talks about her 22-year career journey with The Home Depot and the balance she’s found as a parent while still growing her career.

EVP of Merchandising Jeff Kinnaird talks about his 25-year career journey at The Home Depot beginning as a lumber associate. He shares insights regarding merchandising innovation, the importance of the customer experience, and the foundation of the company’s core values.

VP of Associate Relations and Chief Diversity Officer, Derek Bottoms, talks about his career journey from working at a law firm to having an office in-store at The Home Depot. He shares his commitment to serving associates and how the company’s values play a major role in diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. 

Teresa Roseborough, EVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, talks about her journey from clerking for a U.S. Supreme Court Justice to landing at The Home Depot and immediately helping customers affected by Superstorm Sandy. She also shares how her approach to a “one band, one sound” effort benefits customers and associates.

Ann-Marie Campbell, EVP of U.S. Stores, talks about her journey from learning business savvy lessons from her grandmother in Jamaica, to the importance of thinking ahead and how that shaped her Home Depot career path. She also shares how The Home Depot culture inspired her to always be ready to help others.