Atlanta, GA, Sept. 4— The Home Depot has made Ricardo Saldivar regional president and managing director of operations in Mexico. He will report directly to Anders Moberg, president of the International Division, and will be based in Monterrey, Mexico.

"Ricardo Saldivar brings great knowledge and experience to us at Home Depot in this important capacity," said Moberg. "Having worked closely with Ricardo through the acquisition and integration process of Total Home, I am convinced he will be a valuable asset to help grow and expand the Home Depot business in Mexico."

Saldivar was CEO of Total Home for the past two years while serving as chief administrative officer of one of Grupo Alfa's divisions. He spent over 20 years with Grupo Alfa, one of the leading corporations in Mexico and former owner of Total Home, where he held senior executive positions in different industries and joint ventures.

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