Lisa A. Payne
Independent Chair of our Board
Relevant Skills And Experience:
- Business Operation and Leadership: Deep understanding of growth strategy and extensive experience in real estate investment, development and acquisition, as well as extensive experience in senior level and C-Suite roles
- M&A: Significant experience developed during her 10 years as an investment banker, focused on acquisition and development financing and merger and acquisition advisory services
- Risk Management: In-depth expertise gained through her finance-focused career, including in her prior role as CFO in which she gained deep understanding of macroeconomic risks that may impact business
- Finance and Accounting: Substantial financial, accounting and corporate finance expertise gained through her experience as CFO and as an investment banker
Business Experience:
- President, Soave Real Estate Group. a privately held diversified management and investment company (2016-2017)
- Taubman Centers, Inc.:
- Vice Chair (2005-2016)
- Chief Financial Officer (2005-2015)
- Executive Vice President and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (1997-2005)
- Investment banker, Goldman, Sachs & Co. (1987-1997)
Other Public Company Boards:
- Rockwell Automation, Inc. (since 2015)
- J.C. Penney Company (2016-2020)
- Taubman Centers, Inc. (1997-2016)
Memberships In Other Organizations:
- Director, Leaf Home Solutions LLC, a privately-held provider of technology-enabled home solutions
- Chair of the Board, Soave Enterprises, LLC, a privately held diversified management and investment company (2016-2017)