DAVID H. BATCHELDER

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LOWES COMPANIES INC

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2018-04-20 Mr. Batchelder was a founder, principal and member of the investment committee at Relational Investors, which managed over $6.5 billion for some of the largest pension funds in the world, from 1996 to 2015. He has over 30 years of financial management and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Batchelder has served as a director of both large public and private companies in a wide range of industries (including retail, pharmaceuticals, waste disposal, healthcare, technology, energy and construction), including his service as a director on the board of The Home Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Batchelder was also a Principal of Relational Advisors LLC, a financial advisory and investment banking firm. Prior to founding Relational Investors, Mr. Batchelder held various executive positions at Mesa Petroleum Company, including Chief Financial Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, and served on Mesa's board of directors. Mr. Batchelder was an Audit Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Batchelder's experience as a board member of several public and private companies provides him with valuable perspectives on corporate governance and board dynamics. In addition, his experience from Relational Investors provides our Board invaluable insights into the views of institutional investors and perspectives on Company performance and opportunities. Having served in a number of senior executive positions at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder contributes to the operational management and strategic business development skills of our Board. The following table shows the compensation paid to each non-employee director who served on the Board in fiscal 2017: David H. Batchelder is not listed, indicating no compensation.
2019-04-18 Mr. Batchelder was a founder, principal and member of the investment committee at Relational Investors, which managed over $6.5 billion for some of the largest pension funds in the world, from 1996 to 2015. He has over 30 years of financial management and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Batchelder has served as a director of both large public and private companies in a wide range of industries (including retail, pharmaceuticals, waste disposal, healthcare, technology, energy and construction), including his service as a director on the board of The Home Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Batchelder was also a Principal of Relational Advisors LLC, a financial advisory and investment banking firm. Prior to founding Relational Investors, Mr. Batchelder held various executive positions at Mesa Petroleum Company, including Chief Financial Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, and served on Mesa’s board of directors. Prior to working at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder was an Audit Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP.
2021-04-15 Mr. Batchelder was a founder, principal and member of the investment committee at Relational Investors, which managed over $6.5 billion for some of the largest pension funds in the world, from 1996 to 2015. He has over 30 years of financial management and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Batchelder has served as a director of both large public and private companies in a wide range of industries (including retail, pharmaceuticals, waste disposal, healthcare, technology, energy and construction), including his service as a director on the board of The Home Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Batchelder was also a Principal of Relational Advisors LLC, a financial advisory and investment banking firm. Prior to founding Relational Investors, Mr. Batchelder held various executive positions at Mesa Petroleum Company, including Chief Financial Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, and served on Mesa's board of directors. Prior to working at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder was an Audit Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Batchelder's experience as a board member of several public and private companies provides him with valuable perspectives on corporate governance and board dynamics. In addition, his experience from Relational Investors provides our Board invaluable insights into the views of institutional investors and perspectives on Company performance and opportunities. Having served in a number of senior executive positions at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder contributes to the operational management and strategic business development skills of our Board.
2022-04-14 Mr. Batchelder was a founder, principal and member of the investment committee at Relational Investors, which managed over $6.5 billion for some of the largest pension funds in the world, from 1996 to 2015. He has over 30 years of financial management and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Batchelder has served as a director of both large public and private companies in a wide range of industries (including retail, pharmaceuticals, waste disposal, healthcare, technology, energy and construction), including his service as a director on the board of The Home Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Batchelder was also a Principal of Relational Advisors LLC, a financial advisory and investment banking firm. Prior to founding Relational Investors, Mr. Batchelder held various executive positions at Mesa Petroleum Company, including Chief Financial Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, and served on Mesa's board of directors. Prior to working at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder was an Audit Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Mr. Batchelder was paid a total of $265,347 in 2021 as director compensation.
2023-04-13 Mr. Batchelder was a founder, principal and member of the investment committee at Relational Investors, which managed over $6.5 billion for some of the largest pension funds in the world, from 1996 to 2015. He has over 30 years of financial management and mergers and acquisitions experience. Mr. Batchelder has served as a director of both large public and private companies in a wide range of industries (including retail, pharmaceuticals, waste disposal, healthcare, technology, energy and construction), including his service as a director on the board of The Home Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. From 1988 to 2005, Mr. Batchelder was also a Principal of Relational Advisors LLC, a financial advisory and investment banking firm. Prior to founding Relational Investors, Mr. Batchelder held various executive positions at Mesa Petroleum Company, including Chief Financial Officer and President and Chief Operating Officer, and served on Mesa’s board of directors. Prior to working at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder was an Audit Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Specific Experience, Qualifications, Attributes and Skills Relevant to Lowe’s Mr. Batchelder’s experience as a board member of several public and private companies provides him with valuable perspectives on corporate governance and board dynamics. In addition, his experience from Relational Investors provides our Board invaluable insights into the views of institutional investors and perspectives on Company performance and opportunities. Having served in a number of senior executive positions at Mesa, Mr. Batchelder contributes to the operational management and strategic business development skills of our Board.
2024-04-18 Mr. Batchelder’s experience as a board member of several public and private companies in a wide variety of industries, including retail, provides him with valuable perspectives on corporate governance and board dynamics.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-01