Richard McPhail

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer The Home Depot

Last Reviewed: October 1, 2026

Executive Summary

Richard McPhail has been The Home Depot’s Chief Financial Officer since September 2019, responsible for finance, capital allocation, investor relations, tax, treasury, real estate and corporate strategy. In August 2026, during the chief executive’s temporary leave, the board designated him interim principal executive officer, overseeing financial management and the Pro subsidiaries, while Ann-Marie Campbell oversees day-to-day operations. He also leads the Office of Pro Acceleration, which coordinates Home Depot Pro, HD Supply, SRS Distribution and Construction Resources. He joined the company in 2005 after a corporate finance role at Marconi in London. The Home Depot ranked No. 25 on the 2026 Fortune 500.

Career Highlights

• Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Home Depot since September 2019.
• Interim principal executive officer since August 2026.
• Leads the Office of Pro Acceleration since 2026.
• Senior Vice President, Finance Control and Administration, 2017 to 2019.
• Senior Vice President, Finance, 2014 to 2017.

Professional Journey

McPhail earned bachelor’s degrees in economics and business management at North Carolina State University and an MBA at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. He held positions with Arthur Andersen and Wachovia Securities, then was executive vice president of corporate finance for Marconi Corporation in London.

He joined The Home Depot in 2005 and worked in strategic planning, financial planning, business development and international financial management. He was Senior Vice President of Global FP&A, Strategy, and New Business Development from 2013, Senior Vice President of Finance from 2014, and Senior Vice President of Finance Control and Administration from 2017, before becoming Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in September 2019.

In August 2026 he was designated interim principal executive officer during the chief executive’s temporary leave, overseeing financial management and the Pro subsidiaries. That month he also took responsibility for the Office of Pro Acceleration. He serves on the executive committee of the Metro Atlanta Chamber and the boards of The Westminster Schools and Woodruff Arts Center.

Education

North Carolina State University

Bachelor’s degree, Economics

North Carolina State University

Bachelor’s degree, Business Management

Duke University, Fuqua School of Business

MBA