Home Depot Announces New Head of U.S. Stores

Marvin Ellison

Home Depot Inc. has promoted Marvin Ellison to executive vice president for U.S. stores.

Mr. Ellison is now responsible for operations at the more than 2,100 stores Home Depot has in the 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

The company also operates about 150 stores in Canada, China and Mexico.

He joined Home Depot in 2002 as vice president of loss prevention and is currently president of the company’s northern division, which includes more than 650 stores in the Midwest and Northeast.

Prior to 2002, Mr. Ellison spent 15 years in various positions at Target Stores Inc.

Frank Blake, the company’s CEO, called him a “terrific leader” and noted his 20 years experience in retail.

“He has achieved a tremendous amount of success in the northern division during the past two-and-a-half years, and we look forward to him having an impact throughout our entire domestic store base,” Mr. Blake said.

Mr. Blake also thanked Paul Raines, Mr. Ellison’s predecessor who is leaving for another company, for his eight years with Home Depot.

 

CNN Fills New International Digital Services VP Post

Nick Wrenn

CNN International has promoted Nick Wrenn to the newly created post of vice president of international digital services.

Mr. Wrenn, currently managing editor for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, will be responsible for editorial direction and production of CNN.com’s international edition and online video.

Tony Maddox, executive vice president and managing director of CNN International, said the position highlights the importance of these aspects of CNN’s coverage.

“Our digital services are playing an increasingly important part in the growth of CNN International and this new position ensures that they will be leveraged and incorporated into our current business appropriately,” he said.

Mr. Wrenn joined CNN in 2000 as a senior editor of CNN.com’s international edition.  He was promoted to his current managing editor post in 2003, and was responsible for all newsgathering in the region and more than 10 hours of live daily programming.

Software Developer Announces Manager for International Markets

Roswell-based business software developer Bitam Inc. announced a new managing director for its operations in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Antonio Rajan is being promoted to the post from his current position as manager of U.S. North-East sales.  He has previously held positions in the U.S. and Europe for companies including online database LexisNexis and software developer TopSpeed Corp.

Mr. Rajan received a degree from the University of London and is fluent in four languages.  David Abdo, Bitam’s CEO, said his international experience makes him a fit for his new role.

“Antonio has been instrumental in creating the U.S. strategy thus far.  With his commitment and deep experience in global sales, he is ideally situated to lead our efforts in the U.S. and (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) markets,” he said.

Bitam specializes in enterprise performance management software, which helps companies monitor finances, planning and business intelligence.  The company has two offices in the U.S. and others in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Spain.

Its customers include a number of international companies, government organizations and universities.