Analyst Keith Hughes Discusses Nardelli’s Departure – Part 2 (12:45)
January 4, 2007—Keith Hughes, director in Equity Research, SunTrust-Robinson Humphrey, in the second part of a three-part series, discusses the departure of Bob Nardelli from Home Depot. In this segment Hughes discusses Nardelli’s lask of retail experience and its roll in his exit, the company's short comings within its retail locations and its relationship with its suppliers. Hughes discusses Nardelli’s early successes and more recent difficulties, his autocratic management style and the long-term wisdom of the company’s move into HD Supply.