In January 2022, HPS Asset Value Funds managed by HPS Investment Partners, LLC (HPS), a global credit investment firm with over $75 billion of assets under management, appointed William (Bill) Stephenson as Chief Executive Officer for their Global Leasing Platforms – HPS Global Leasing.

Prior to this most recent appointment, Stephenson was the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Executive Board of DLL where he is responsible for the implementation of the company’s strategic plans, which enabled DLL to deliver integrated financial solutions to manufacturers and distribution partners in more than 35 countries around the world. Under Stephenson’s leadership, DLL sharpened its focus on its core vendor finance business in eight key industry sectors: Food, Agriculture, Office Technology, Construction, Transportation, Industrial, Healthcare and Clean Technology.

In 2016, Stephenson served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA). Throughout his career, he has been an active participant in several ELFA committees and is a former member of the Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation’s Board of Trustees. Stephenson is a recipient of the “Lifetime Achievement Award” from Leasing Life magazine and was named to the Leasing Life “Power 50” list, which details the most influential people in the European leasing and asset finance market.

With over 35 years of vendor finance experience, Stephenson is a recognized industry expert. He is a strong advocate for corporate social responsibility and a frequent speaker at industry assemblies throughout the world. Stephenson earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Florida State University and is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program. In 2016, he was inducted into the Florida State University College of Business Hall of Fame.