Michael Rowe

Executive Vice President – Pro The Home Depot

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Michael Rowe leads The Home Depot’s business with professional customers as Executive Vice President of Pro, responsible for building out the Pro ecosystem around its stores, from delivery and a professional sales force to digital tools and order management. Before taking the role in 2025 he ran The Home Depot Canada for more than four years, overseeing 182 stores and more than 30,000 associates. He joined the company’s Canadian business in 2006 after roles at Maple Leaf Foods, Reckitt Benckiser and Procter & Gamble. The Home Depot ranked No. 25 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President – Pro of The Home Depot since 2025.
• President of The Home Depot Canada, 2020 to 2025.
• Vice President of Online, Marketing and Contractor Services, The Home Depot Canada, 2016 to 2020.
• Chief Financial Officer of The Home Depot Canada.

Professional Journey

Rowe earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in business administration at York University’s Schulich School of Business. He held positions at Procter & Gamble, Reckitt Benckiser and Maple Leaf Foods.

He joined The Home Depot Canada in 2006 and served as its chief financial officer and in roles covering finance, supply chain, contractor services, procurement and strategic business development. From November 2016 he was Vice President of Online, Marketing and Contractor Services for the Canadian business, and from October 2020 to February 2025 he was President of The Home Depot Canada.

In 2025 he became Executive Vice President of Pro, responsible for the company’s strategy for professional customers.

Education

York University, Schulich School of Business

Bachelor’s degree, Business Administration

York University, Schulich School of Business

MBA