Franziska Bell

Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer The Home Depot

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Franziska Bell joined The Home Depot in 2026 as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, leading the strategy and development of technology, product management, data, artificial intelligence and user experience across the business. She came from Ford Motor Company, where as chief data, AI and analytics officer she led the company’s AI modernization. Earlier she was senior vice president of digital technology at BP and held leadership roles at Uber and Toyota. She holds a PhD in chemistry. The Home Depot ranked No. 25 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of The Home Depot since 2026.
• Chief data, AI and analytics officer of Ford Motor Company.
• Senior vice president of digital technology at BP.
• Leadership roles at Uber and Toyota.

Professional Journey

Bell earned a PhD in chemistry at the University of California. She held leadership roles at Toyota and Uber, and was senior vice president of digital technology at BP.

At Ford Motor Company she was chief data, AI and analytics officer, leading the company’s AI modernization.

She joined The Home Depot in 2026 as Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, responsible for technology, product management, data, AI and user experience across the business, with a focus on data-driven experiences for associates, do-it-yourself customers and Pros.

Education

University of California

PhD, Chemistry