Bernard Marcus | |
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Born | Newark, New Jersey, U.S. | May 12, 1929
Died | November 4, 2024 Boca Raton, Florida, U.S. | (aged 95)
Education | Rutgers University (BS) |
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Years active | 1978–2002 (at Home Depot) |
Political party | Republican |
Spouses | Ruth Rados (div. 1972)Billi Marcus (m. 1973) |
Children | 2 (1 deceased) |
Chief Executive Officer of Home Depot | |
In office 1978 – May 1997 | |
Preceded by | Post established |
Succeeded by | Arthur Blank |
Chairman of the Board of Home Depot | |
In office 1978 – May 31, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Post established |
Succeeded by | Robert Nardelli |
Bernard Marcus (May 12, 1929 – November 4, 2024) was an American billionaire businessman. He co-founded Home Depot in 1978. He was the company's first CEO and first chairman until retiring in 2002. In November 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$10.3 billion.[1]