DeRodes hired by information commerce firm

Bob DeRodes, the former executive vp and chief information officer at Home Depot, has joined First Data as its executive vp and chief technology officer. In this role, DeRodes is responsible for product development, systems, infrastructure, and processes.

DeRodes worked at Home Depot from 2002 until last September. He led a $1 billion IT system overhaul for the Atlanta retailer, including the implementation of an electronic system for special orders.    

DeRodes also served as CEO for Delta Technology and chief information officer for Delta Air Lines. In these roles, he was responsible for all aspects of technology and communications for the airline’s operations. 

Headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo., First Data has operations in 37 countries. Its portfolio of services and solutions includes merchant transaction processing in credit, debit, private-label, gift, payroll and other prepaid card offerings, as well as fraud protection, electronic check acceptance and Internet commerce.