Middle market private equity firm Wynnchurch Capital has appointed Robert Burgess to its newly formed executive advisory board.
Burgess was previously chairman and chief executive of Pulte Homes, one of the US’s largest homebuilders.
Other leadership positions Burgess held during his 19-year career at Pulte include senior vice president corporate development and president and chief operating officer.
"The depth of Bob's knowledge in the building products industry will greatly augment our efforts to expand our portfolio in this area," says John Hatherly, founding partner, Wynnchurch.
Burgess serves on the boards of directors of Amerisure Companies, Mattamy Homes Limited, various private equity owned companies and numerous philanthropic boards, including Michigan State University Foundation. He was recently awarded the Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University. Additionally, he serves on the boards of advisors for the Center for Global Entrepreneurship, Thunderbird School of Global Management and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Foundation.
Established earlier this year, the executive advisory board connects influential business leaders with portfolio company leadership to share expertise in targeted industries, geographic markets and business disciplines.
