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Lisa A. Payne

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)