HD Supply names new leader

HD Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Home Depot, announced that Marc Brown has been named CEO, effective immediately.

“Marc is a tremendous, values-focused leader who has been at the center of our company’s success for more than two decades,” said Richard McPhail, executive vice president and chief financial officer of The Home Depot and chair of HD Supply.

Brown joined Home Depot in 1998 and during his 25-year tenure with the company he has held a wide range of leadership positions across store operations, pro and supply chain.

His extensive experiences throughout the company include tool rental, pro sales, regional vice president, senior vice president of retail operations, and most recently, senior vice president of supply chain, said the retailer.

“I am thrilled to be joining the HD Supply family, a company that is an innovative and solutions-oriented leader in the maintenance, repair and operations, or MRO, industry,” said Brown.

“I look forward to building strong relationships with our associates, customers and supplier partners as we position the company for continued growth and success,” said Brown.

The company said Brown has played a critical role in transformational initiatives that have helped Home Depot serve its customers and associates through a period of rapid growth, such as freight flow initiatives, on-shelf availability of products, and its enhanced retail labor model.

“He brings depth and breadth of experience across almost every aspect of our business, and I’m confident that he’ll bring the same passion for serving our pro and DIY customers to the MRO space,” said McPhail.