Jose M. Barra

Jose M. Barra is Senior Vice President, Merchandising Décor at The Home Depot, Inc., the world’s largest home improvement retailer. Mr. Barra has served in this role since 2018, responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of Home Depot’s flooring, paint, kitchen, bath, appliances, décor, storage and organization businesses. Mr. Barra joined The Home Depot in 2017 and previously served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising Services, where he led a team of more than 26,000 associates and was responsible for the company’s in-store environment, field merchandising and merchandising execution team efforts. Before joining Home Depot, Mr. Barra served as an Executive Vice President of Optum Inc., a diversified health and well-being company and subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group Incorporated, a managed healthcare and insurance company. He also served as Executive Vice President of merchandising, essentials and hardlines at Target Corporation, where he was responsible for the strategic direction and financial performance of 10 divisions.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Barra also held positions with McKinsey & Company and served as managing director of the real estate and new business development arm of the largest retail conglomerate in Ecuador. Mr. Barra brings considerable experience, expertise and insight into home design, the customer experience and consumer trends. Mr. Barra joined the Board in 2023.