Billy Bastek

Executive Vice President – Merchandising The Home Depot

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Billy Bastek has led merchandising at The Home Depot since March 2023, covering all store merchandising departments, merchandising strategy, services, vendor management and the in-store environment. In 2026 he also took on the product development merchant portfolio, including private brands. A company veteran of more than 30 years, he started in 1989 at Maintenance Warehouse, later HD Supply, and before his current role led the hardlines business, including hardware and garden. The Home Depot ranked No. 25 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President – Merchandising of The Home Depot since March 2023.
• Added product development and private brands in 2026.
• Senior Vice President of Merchandising, Hardlines, 2019 to 2023.
• Merchandising Vice President for hardware and tools, 2013 to 2019.

Professional Journey

Bastek earned a bachelor’s degree in communications at San Diego State University. He began his career in 1989 at Maintenance Warehouse, later known as HD Supply, which The Home Depot acquired in 1997. He held roles including global product merchant, senior merchant, divisional merchandise manager and merchandising vice president for building materials.

From December 2013 he was Merchandising Vice President for hardware and tools, where he oversaw the power tools and automotive departments in stores and online. In January 2019 he became Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Hardlines, responsible for merchandising and marketing for the hardware and garden departments.

He became Executive Vice President – Merchandising in March 2023. In 2026 he assumed responsibility for the company’s product development merchant portfolio, including private brands.

Education

San Diego State University

Bachelor’s degree, Communications