Executive Chairman, William Lyon Homes
WHY: Son of founder, Gen. William Lyon, of $775M homebuilder. Named CEO in 2013, at the age of 38. Previously held president, COO roles. Named chairman in 2016, replacing elder Lyon. Board, Commercial Bank of California.
RECENT: Considering taking company private for second time since 2006; family granted option to seek potential investors in a move that could lead to business combination.
QUOTABLE: “From the family’s perspective, I would say we’ve been pretty disappointed in the way the market has valued the company at a discount to both book and tangible book values for the last several quarters.”
