Home Depot picks Franziska Bell to supercharge tech, data, and AI future as CTO

ATLANTA – The Home Depot, widely recognized as the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced on March 31, 2026, the appointment of Dr. Franziska "Fran" Bell to the role of executive vice president (EVP) and chief technology officer (CTO). Effective April 6, Dr. Bell will be tasked with leading the strategic direction, development, and alignment of technology, product management, data initiatives, and artificial intelligence capabilities throughout the organization.

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