Home Depot names Franziska Bell EVP and Chief Technology Officer, effective April 6

Home Depot named Dr. Franziska Bell executive vice president and chief technology officer, effective April 6, 2026. She will oversee technology strategy, product management, data and artificial intelligence across the company. She previously was chief data, AI and analytics officer at Ford, and held senior roles at BP, Uber and Toyota. CEO Ted Decker said her experience in data science and AI will support the company's push to remove friction for customers and associates.

• Effective date: April 6, 2026
• Remit: technology strategy, product management, data and AI
• Previously chief data, AI and analytics officer at Ford Motor Company
• Earlier roles include senior vice president of digital technology at BP