Home Depot Inc. named Jack VanWoerkom executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. VanWoerkom's appointment is the latest in several key management changes that have followed former CEO Bob Nardelli's January resignation. Nardelli's abrupt departure, which netted him $210 million in retirement benefits, came in the face of criticism for his lucrative compensation package.

Home Depot Inc. named Jack VanWoerkom executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. VanWoerkom's appointment is the latest in several key management changes that have followed former CEO Bob Nardelli's January resignation. Nardelli's abrupt departure, which netted him $210 million in retirement benefits, came in the face of criticism for his lucrative compensation package.