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David Batchelder
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Net worth: 6 M $ as of 30/06/2026
Profile
David Harry Batchelder was the founder of Relational Investors LLC, founded in 1996, holding the title of Principal from 2013 to 2015.
Mr. Batchelder is the founder of RA Capital Advisors LLC, founded in 1988, holding the title of Principal in 2005.
Former positions include Chairman at Mac Frugal's Bargains Close-outs, Inc. from 1990 to 1997, Chairman at FeRx, Inc., Director at Allwaste, Inc., Director at Apria Healthcare Group LLC, Director at Conagra Brands, Inc. from 2002 to 2007, Director at The Home Depot, Inc. from 2007 to 2011, Director at Mesa, Inc., Director at Nuevo Energy Co., Director at Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp., Director at AECOM Energy & Construction, Inc. from 1993 to 1996, Independent Director at Intuit, Inc. in 2012, Independent Director at Lowe's Companies, Inc. from 2018 to 2025, Director at ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc., President at Mesa LP from 1978 to 1987, Audit Manager at Deloitte & Touche LLP, and President, Chief Operating & Financial Officer at Mesa Petroleum Co. in 1988.
Education includes an undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University, conferred in 1971.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | 28,250 ( 0.01% ) | 6 M $ | 30/06/2026 |
Former positions of David Batchelder
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| LOWE'S COMPANIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 30/05/2025 |
Relational Investors LLC
 Relational Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Relational Investors focuses on investments in publicly-traded US and Canadian companies. The firm seeks to identify, invest in, and create long-term growth in mature companies with strong cash flows from sound core businesses that have significantly underperformed the market and their peers. | Founder | 31/12/2015 |
| INTUIT INC. | Director/Board Member | 19/01/2012 |
| THE HOME DEPOT, INC. | Director/Board Member | 02/06/2011 |
| CONAGRA BRANDS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 08/02/2007 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 19 |
|---|---|
Allwaste, Inc.
 Allwaste, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides integrated industrial and environmental cleaning and maintenance services | Commercial Services |
Apria Healthcare Group LLC
 Apria Healthcare Group LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides home healthcare services and sells related equipment | Health Services |
Conagra Brands, Inc.
 Conagra Brands, Inc. Food: Major DiversifiedConsumer Non-Durables Operates as a food company that engages in food making business | Consumer Non-Durables |
The Home Depot, Inc.
 The Home Depot, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Retails building materials, décor and hardware | Retail Trade |
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Home Improvement ChainsRetail Trade Engages in the retail sale of home improvement products | Retail Trade |
Mac Frugal's Bargains Close-outs, Inc.
 Mac Frugal's Bargains Close-outs, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Operates retail stores | Retail Trade |
Mesa, Inc.
 Mesa, Inc. Oil & Gas ProductionEnergy Minerals Explores for and produces natural gas and oil | Energy Minerals |
Nuevo Energy Co.
 Nuevo Energy Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Acquires, exploits, develops and produces crude oil and natural gas | Energy Minerals |
Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp.
 Santa Fe Pacific Gold Corp. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Explores for and develops gold and other minerals | Non-Energy Minerals |
AECOM Energy & Construction, Inc.
 AECOM Energy & Construction, Inc. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Provides engineering, construction and management solutions | Industrial Services |
Intuit, Inc.
 Intuit, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software products for businesses | Technology Services |
Relational Investors LLC
Relational Investors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Relational Investors focuses on investments in publicly-traded US and Canadian companies. The firm seeks to identify, invest in, and create long-term growth in mature companies with strong cash flows from sound core businesses that have significantly underperformed the market and their peers. | Finance |
Mesa LP
 Mesa LP MiscellaneousMiscellaneous Operates as a non-classified establishment | Miscellaneous |
Deloitte & Touche LLP
 Deloitte & Touche LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides auditing, financial advisory and tax consulting services | Commercial Services |
RA Capital Advisors LLC
 RA Capital Advisors LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and financial advisory services | Finance |
Oklahoma State University
 Oklahoma State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
FeRx, Inc.
 FeRx, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and distributes magnetic technology for the treatment of cancer | Health Technology |
Mesa Petroleum Co.
 Mesa Petroleum Co. Integrated OilEnergy Minerals Engages in exploration of oil and gas | Energy Minerals |
ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/
 ICN Pharmaceuticals, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Manufactures and distributes pharmaceuticals | Health Technology |
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