Meet Maggie
Distinguished authority on authentic leadership, mentoring, succession planning, and the power of vulnerability in accelerating trust.
About Maggie
Maggie DeCan steps down on October 5th, 2024 as the CEO & E.D. of the Children’s Development Academy (CDA), providing high-quality early education to children from low income families to publish her first book, Humbled on Purpose. She will focus on speaking, coaching, consulting and writing about early education, mental health and women in leadership.
Before leading the CDA, DeCan was the President & Chief Operating Officer at The HoneyBaked Ham Company, LLC, where she led 500 stores and over $500M in revenue. Prior to HoneyBaked, she held operational and HR leadership roles Circuit City, Belk and Macy’s.
Known for serving those who serve the customers, she has been recognized by the National Diversity Council, as a most power woman, Womenetics with their P.O.W award, with the Turknett Character in Leadership Award and The Georgia PTA for Visionary Leadership.
Her book, Humbled on Purpose, focuses on vocational guidance and leadership development while telling her journey of resilience through childhood loss and other obstacles including becoming a more vulnerable and authentic leader.
When not writing or playing tennis, Maggie volunteers with the Chi Omega National Fraternity Foundation, serves as incoming president of the Atlanta University of Michigan Alumni Club and serves her parish at St. David’s Episcopal Church.
Maggie and her husband Bob live in Woodstock, Georgia. They have two sons, Riley (soon to marry Emily) and Brady. Maggie and Bob also enjoy time at their home on Lake Nottely in the north Georgia mountains with their labs Charlie and Lily.