Despite his extensive experience in the field, the hiring committee favored a candidate who having less experience but…

Despite his extensive experience in the field, the hiring committee favored a candidate who having less experience but possessed stronger leadership qualities.

1. A.Despite his extensive experience in the field, the hiring committee favored a candidate who having less experience but possessed stronger leadership qualities.
2. B.Despite his extensive experience in the field, the hiring committee favored a candidate who had less experience but possessed stronger leadership qualities.
3. C.Despite his extensive experience in the field, the hiring committee favored a candidate, who having less experience, but possessed stronger leadership qualities.
4. D.Despite his extensive experience in the field, the hiring committee favored a candidate with less experience, but who possessed stronger leadership qualities.