Biography

Mr. DeAngelo has served as a director of Vertiv since October 2022 and as Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer of HD Supply Holdings, Inc. (“HDS”), one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, beginning in March 2015. Mr. DeAngelo previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of HDS beginning January 2005, and was a member of HDS’s board beginning August 2007, serving in each position until the closing of the acquisition of HDS by The Home Depot during 2020. Mr. DeAngelo also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Home Depot during 2007, and from 2005 to 2006, he served as Executive Vice President of HDS. Mr. DeAngelo was selected to serve on the Board due to his extensive leadership, management experience, and industry knowledge. As of September 17, 2024, Mr. DeAngelo has been appointed to serve as chair of the Audit Committee, and as a member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee.