Bernard Marcus

Bernard Marcus
Marcus in 2020
Born(1929-05-12)May 12, 1929
DiedNovember 4, 2024(2024-11-04) (aged 95)
EducationRutgers University (BS)
Occupations
  • Businessman
  • philanthropist
Years active1978–2002 (at Home Depot)
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
Ruth Rados
(div. 1972)
Billi Marcus
(m. 1973)
Children2 (1 deceased)
Chief Executive Officer of Home Depot
In office
1978 – May 1997
Preceded byPost established
Succeeded byArthur Blank
Chairman of the Board of Home Depot
In office
1978 – May 31, 2002
Preceded byPost established
Succeeded byRobert 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]

  1. ^ "Forbes profile: Bernard Marcus". Forbes. Retrieved November 3, 2024.