Vinod Nalajala
President
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Leadership
At The Home Depot, dedication to serving our customers and providing the best possible shopping experience is everyone's priority. Maintaining this focus and commitment is a leadership team that believes our company values and commitment to great customer service will create value for all our stakeholders.
Working in a Store Support Centre, rather than a corporate headquarters, our leadership knows the most important people in the fabric of our company are our store associates and store leadership teams.
Vinod Nalajala
President
“When you like doing what you do, and when you do it with people who have similar values and purpose, you create an environment like The Home Depot that is fulfilling for one and all.”
Vinod Nalajala is president for The Home Depot Canada.
Vinod joined The Home Depot in 2001 as a sales associate. In 2004, he transitioned to the Store Leadership Program, and has held positions of increasing responsibility, including store manager, regional sales manager, senior manager of sales execution, district manager and vice-president of central operations, contact centres, asset protection and building services. Most recently, he served as the vice-president, human resources.
Prior to joining the Company, Vinod worked in advertising, IT recruiting & staffing, as well as brand management.
Vinod has a bachelor of commerce degree from the Indian Institute of Management and Commerce and an MBA in marketing.
“I absolutely love The Home Depot because everyday is about learning, helping and having fun! Our values energize me because they give us the freedom to draw outside the lines to create an excellent customer experience and help build meaningful associate careers.”
Azmina Hussein is vice-president of central operations for The Home Depot Canada. She is responsible for store operations, asset protection, building services and energy solutions, health and safety, and contact centres.
Azmina joined The Home Depot in 1992 as a store cashier. She has held positions of increasing responsibility including, assistant store manager, store manager, district manager, senior manager of Canadian store operations, and director of planning for the Merchandising Execution Team.
Most recently, Azmina served as regional vice-president for Canada East. She also sits on the board of directors for The Home Depot Canada Foundation.
"I never take for granted the opportunity to bring our customers' projects to life with the products we sell in our stores."
Jim Recore is vice president merchandising for the Home Depot Canada. He is responsible for core merchandising, merchandise strategy, store environment, assortment planning, global sourcing, field merchandising, off-shelf and event organization, merchandising operations, merchandising execution, along with sustainability and ESG.
Jim joined Home Depot U.S. in 2010 as the director of private brand development. Most recently, he served as vice president of merchandising for lawn and garden, overseeing categories such as outdoor power, outdoor living, and cleaning.
Before joining Home Depot, Jim worked at Sears for 22 years in various roles, including Divisional Vice President of Craftsman Product Development.
Jim holds a Bachelors degree in Communications from State University of New York.
“I love working at The Home Depot because we are all about action. We make decisions quickly, see the results – and then run with it or course correct. Great ideas find a way to execution.”
Peter Muench is vice-president of finance and procurement for The Home Depot Canada. He is responsible for Canadian financial planning and analysis, merchandising and marketing finance, operations finance, supply chain finance, internal audit, credit, real estate and procurement.
Peter joined The Home Depot in 2007 as director of finance. Most recently, he held the position of senior director of finance. Prior to joining the Company, Peter spent nine years with Procter & Gamble in a variety of finance, sales and integration roles.
Peter holds an Honours BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and is a CPA-CMA.
“This is a winning team, and one that I am excited to be a part of. Our innovative technology not only supports our customers but also our associates and communities alike.”
Victor DiRisio is vice-president, information technology for The Home Depot Canada.
Prior to joining in 2024, Victor was the executive vice-president and chief information officer at Home Trust, a Canadian OSFI regulated bank, where he was responsible for all information technology and project management operations.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, a Bachelor of Engineering Science from the University of Western Ontario, as well as a Master of Business Administration from McMaster University.
“Our team’s focus on the customer experience impresses and excites me everyday. Regardless of how our customers shop or where they are in their journey, they’re our reason.”
Doug Graham is the vice president of E-Commerce and Marketing for the Home Depot Canada. He is responsible for online commerce, online customer experience, marketing, advertising, data management & analytics.
Doug joined the Home Depot in 2010 as the director of merchandising for décor and most recently served at the sr. director of merchandising for hardlines. Prior to joining the company Doug held positions of increasing responsibility at Canadian Tire in supply chain and merchandising.
Doug holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Trent university.
“With strong values as our foundation and a culture of excellence and service, The Home Depot inspires innovation and teamwork we can be proud of to do what's best for our customers, associates and communities.”
Andre Vogl serves as General Counsel for The Home Depot Canada, leading the legal team within the Canadian Division.
Andre joined The Home Depot’s legal team in 2014, and most recently held the role of Senior Corporate Counsel. Prior to joining the Company, Andre practiced corporate and technology law at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP.
Andre earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Toronto and studied law at the Schulich School of Law at Dalhousie.
"I’m grateful to be a part of a remarkable company that has opened my eyes to the endless possibilities of building a rewarding career. Our dedicated associates consistently demonstrate their passion for providing exceptional customer service and going above and beyond to help our customers transform their projects into realities."
Frank Logie is the regional vice president for Western Canada where he is responsible for the operations of 76 stores.
Frank started at The Home Depot Canada in 2001 as a part-time hardware associate in Winnipeg. Throughout his career, he’s held roles of increasing responsibility in the field including assistant store manager, store manager and district manager.
In 2015, Frank joined the Merchandising Execution Team (MET) as the director of merchandising, field. In this role, he successfully oversaw the operations of MET across the entire division. Most recently, Frank held the position of senior director, merchandising operations where he led the merchandising operations portfolio, which includes the MET field teams, operations, planning, off shelf and events.
“At The Home Depot, we not only support our customer’s dream projects, but we live by values and support our communities – and I am so proud to be part of this team.”
Aaron Jarosz is the vice-president of contractor services where he oversees Pro, rental and home services.
Aaron started at The Home Depot Canada in 2011 as a divisional product merchant and has held various roles of increasing responsibility within merchandising including senior director, merchandising, lumber and building materials.
Most recently, Aaron lead the merchandising execution team (MET) consisting of field teams, MET operations, planning and capital initiatives, off-shelf and events, as senior director, merchandising operations.
“I love working for The Home Depot because taking care of our associates is at the heart of everything we do. We foster an environment where every associate can contribute their best every day and build a career that allows them to reach their full potential.”
Scott Smith is the vice-president of human resources for The Home Depot Canada.
Scott joined The Home Depot U.S. in 2006 as a manager of compensation and was most recently vice-president of compensation, benefits and HR operations.
Prior to joining The Home Depot, Scott held several HR, finance and compensation positions at Gap, Inc. and Huttig Building Products.
Scott has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri and a master’s degree in business administration from Golden Gate University.
“The Home Depot is a special place because of its people. From our store teams to our support centre, there’s a shared sense of purpose in helping customers and supporting one another. That culture of respect, opportunity and giving back continues to inspire me.”
Ginny Hicks is regional vice-president for The Home Depot Canada. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the operations of 102 stores across eastern Canada.
Ginny joined The Home Depot in 2013 as part of the strategy team and has since held roles of increasing responsibility across marketing, eCommerce and merchandising. Most recently, she served as senior director of merchandising, where she led the décor portfolio.
In addition to her day-to-day responsibilities, Ginny sits on the board of directors for The Home Depot Canada Foundation.
“The Home Depot is defined by its commitment to people and communities. The culture is authentic, rooted in trust and empowerment, and reflected in associates who truly care about their work and the customers they serve.”
Jody Fitzpatrick is vice-president, supply chain at The Home Depot Canada. In this role, she is responsible for leading the Canadian supply chain strategy in support of delivering a best-in-class experience for customers.
Jody joins The Home Depot Canada from Empire Company Limited, where she served as vice-president, integrated supply chain. There, she led a multi-year transformation across transportation, distribution and systems, with a strong focus on improving service through a store-focused approach.
Prior to that, Jody spent 25 years with Canadian Tire Corporation in roles of increasing responsibility. Most recently, she served as vice-president, logistics across Canadian Tire Retail, FGL Sports Ltd. and Mark’s, where she focused on building proactive, scalable supply chain operations.