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Greg Brenneman
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Greg Brenneman is the independent lead director of The Home Depot's board and, from August 2026, chairs the board during CEO Ted Decker's leave. A corporate turnaround specialist, he is executive chairman of the private equity firm CCMP Capital and a former CEO of Burger King.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team
Role
Independent Lead Director
Company
The Home Depot
Based
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Boards
2
Connections
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- Years in industry
- 5 years
Bio
Greg Brenneman is the independent lead director of The Home Depot's board and, from August 2026, chairs the board during CEO Ted Decker's leave. A corporate turnaround specialist, he is executive chairman of the private equity firm CCMP Capital and a former CEO of Burger King.
Expertise & education
Expertise
Retail Media NetworksOmnichannel Retail StrategyCorporate TurnaroundConsumer Brand ManagementFirst-Party Data StrategyBoard GovernanceOperational EfficiencyCommerce Advertising
Education
- BS, Business, University of Kansas
- MBA, Harvard Business School
Speaking topics
Corporate turnaround and operational transformationLeadership in crisisRetail strategy and consumer experiencePrivate equity and value creation
Recognition
Notable achievements
- Co-led the turnaround of Continental Airlines from bankruptcy to profitability in the mid-1990s
- Transformed Burger King's operations and brand positioning as Chairman and CEO
- Led CCMP Capital Advisors as Chairman, overseeing private equity investments across consumer and retail sectors
- Board member of Home Depot during the company's expansion of its Orange Apron retail media network
Awards
Named one of the top turnaround executives in the U.S. by multiple business publications
Publications
- Right Away and All at Once: Five Steps to Transform Your Business (2016)
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