Michael Rowe serves as executive vice president – Pro for The Home Depot. Rowe is responsible for The Home Depot’s strategy to grow its business with professional customers. In this role, he leads the expansion of key capabilities to serve the Pro market, including delivery capabilities, salesforce development, technology and CRM tools, order management and more.

Most recently, Michael was president of The Home Depot Canada, where he oversaw the strategic direction and operation of 182 stores and over 30,000 associates.

Michael joined The Home Depot in 2006. He previously was vice president of online, marketing and contractor services for The Home Depot Canada. In that role, he was responsible for marketing, advertising, e-commerce, installation services, contractor services, and strategy. Since joining the Company in 2006, he served in various roles for The Home Depot Canada, including as chief financial officer, vice president of finance and contractor services, procurement and strategic business development .

Prior to joining the company, Michael held positions of increasing responsibility at Maple Leaf Foods, Reckitt Benckiser and Procter & Gamble.

Michael has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in business administration from the Schulich School of Business at York University.