SVP, Strategic Business Development and Investor Relations @ William (Will) Stengel has served as Senior Vice President, Strategic Business Development and Investor Relations since July 2013. He joined HD Supply in July 2005 and has since taken on increasing leadership responsibilities at the company including mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, strategic initiatives, investor and public relations, communications and brand management, community affairs, supply chain, operations and real estate. Will and his teams are responsible for partnering with HD Supply businesses to drive strategic growth and operational excellence. Stengel has more than 15 years of experience in finance and growth strategy. In addition, Will has led numerous acquisition and divestiture transactions including his leadership role in the initial public offering of HD Supply in June 2013. From July 2013 to Present (2 years 6 months) Greater Atlanta AreaVP, Acquisitions and Strategic Business Development @ From June 2010 to June 2013 (3 years 1 month) Greater Atlanta AreaDirector, Acquisitions and Strategic Business Development @ From February 2008 to June 2010 (2 years 5 months) Greater Atlanta AreaSenior Manager, Acquisitions and Strategic Business Development @ From July 2007 to February 2008 (8 months) Greater Atlanta AreaProject Manager, Acquisitions and Strategic Business Development @ From October 2006 to July 2007 (10 months) Greater Atlanta AreaSr. Analyst, Acquisitions and Strategic Business Development @ From July 2005 to October 2006 (1 year 4 months) Greater Atlanta AreaSummer Associate, Future Leadership Program @ From June 2004 to August 2004 (3 months) Greater Atlanta AreaFinancial Analyst @ From 2000 to 2003 (3 years) Greater Boston AreaFinancial Analyst, Technology and Communications @ From 1999 to 2000 (1 year) Greater Boston Area

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance & Strategy @ Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management From 2003 to 2005 Bachelor's Degree, Economics @ Trinity College-Hartford From 1995 to 1999 High School @ Middlesex School From 1992 to 1995 William II is skilled in: Acquisitions, Financial Modeling, Business Development, Investor Relations, Finance, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Due Diligence, Corporate Development, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Board of Directors, Growth Strategies, Strategic Growth Initiatives, Operational Excellence, Strategic Communications, Divestitures