John Deaton

Executive Vice President – Supply Chain & Product Development The Home Depot

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

John Deaton has led The Home Depot’s supply chain as Executive Vice President since November 2021, responsible for logistics, distribution, delivery, transportation and inventory management for stores and for do-it-yourself and Pro customers. He joined the company in 2007 from Office Depot and led the rollout of its Rapid Deployment Centers, which changed how stores are replenished. He has also run brand and product development for the company’s private-label merchandise. The Home Depot ranked No. 25 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President – Supply Chain & Product Development of The Home Depot since November 2021.
• Senior Vice President – Supply Chain, 2017 to 2021.
• Senior Vice President – Brand and Product Development, 2011 to 2017.
• Led the rollout of Rapid Deployment Centers.

Professional Journey

Deaton earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with honors at Georgia State University, with a double major in operations management and decision sciences. He worked in management consulting at Ernst & Young, then spent eight years at Office Depot in officer-level positions in supply chain, business development, marketing and retail operations.

He joined The Home Depot in April 2007 as Vice President of Supply Chain and led the rollout of its Rapid Deployment Centers. From 2011 to 2017 he was Senior Vice President of Brand and Product Development, overseeing private-label product development and sourcing. He was Senior Vice President of Supply Chain from 2017 and of Operations in 2021.

In November 2021 he became Executive Vice President of Supply Chain and Product Development.

Education

Georgia State University

Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration