William Austin Ligon
Director/Board Member chez REDFIN CORPORATION
Fortune : 4 M $ au 31/03/2024
Profil
William Austin Ligon is the founder of CarMax, Inc. (1993) and SureAuto Corp.
(2008).
He is currently the Non-Executive Chairman at Gazelle Systems, Inc. (since 2011), an Independent Director at Redfin Corp.
(since 2010), and a Director at Rev.com, Inc. He previously held the position of Non-Executive Chairman at Gazelle, Inc. (2011-2012), Director at Panera Bread Co. (2008-2009), and Senior Vice President-Strategy at Circuit City Stores, Inc. (1991-1995) and Host Marriott Corp.
He was also a Senior Consultant at The Boston Consulting Group Ltd.
(1980-1983).
Mr. Ligon received his undergraduate degree (1973) and graduate degree (1978) from The University of Texas at Austin and his MBA (1980) from Yale School of Management.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
REDFIN CORPORATION
0,55% | 20/06/2023 | 655 435 ( 0,55% ) | 4 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
Postes actifs de William Austin Ligon
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| REDFIN CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2010 |
Gazelle Systems, Inc.
 Gazelle Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gazelle Systems, Inc. provides customer relationship management services. The company was founded by Charlotte Bogardus on May 8, 1999 and is headquartered in Newton Falls, MA. | Chairman | 13/04/2011 |
Rev.com, Inc.
 Rev.com, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rev.com, Inc. provides online audio, video transcription and document translation services. It also provides marketplace that works with selected freelancers to deliver services to businesses. The company was founded by David Abrameto, Jason M. Chicola, Josh Breinlinger and Paul Huck in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
SureAuto Corp.
 SureAuto Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade SureAuto Corp. is a holding company that engages in the retail of used cars. It provides warranty, financial, insurance, maintenance, and repurchase guarantee services. The company was founded by Yu Zhang Wu and Austin Ligon in January 2008, and is headquartered in Beijing, China. | Founder | 01/01/2008 |
Anciens postes connus de William Austin Ligon
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
|---|---|---|
| PANERA BREAD CO | Director/Board Member | 05/06/2009 |
| CARMAX, INC. | Founder | 22/08/2006 |
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
 Circuit City Stores, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software and related services. The company has two reportable segments: its domestic segment and its international segment. Circuit City was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1949. The company is located in Richmond, VA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/1995 |
The Boston Consulting Group Ltd.
 The Boston Consulting Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group Ltd. provides management consulting services. Its capabilities includes corporate development and finance, postmerger integration, digital economy, risk management, globalization, strategy, innovation, growth, sustainability, marketing and sales, technology, operations, turnaround and transformation and people and organization. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/
 Host Marriott Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Host Marriott Corp. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns 113 full-service hotel properties as of February 15, 2004, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel sectors. As of December 31, 2003, Host Marriott was the largest hotel REIT in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s composite index. Host Marriott conducts its operations through Host Marriott, L.P., or Host LP, of which Host Marriott is the sole general partner. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Formation de William Austin Ligon
| The University of Texas at Austin | Graduate Degree |
| Yale School of Management | Masters Business Admin |
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
Actives
Inactives
Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
Relations au 1er degré
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
Homme
Femme
Administrateurs
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 3 |
|---|---|
| CARMAX, INC. | Retail Trade |
| REDFIN CORPORATION | Finance |
| CARTRADE TECH LIMITED | Technology Services |
| Entreprise privées | 9 |
|---|---|
Circuit City Stores, Inc.
Circuit City Stores, Inc. Electronics/Appliance StoresRetail Trade Circuit City Stores, Inc. is a specialty retailer of consumer electronics, home office products, entertainment software and related services. The company has two reportable segments: its domestic segment and its international segment. Circuit City was incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in 1949. The company is located in Richmond, VA. | Retail Trade |
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/
Host Marriott Corp. /Old/ Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Host Marriott Corp. is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, that owns 113 full-service hotel properties as of February 15, 2004, which operate primarily in the luxury and upper-upscale hotel sectors. As of December 31, 2003, Host Marriott was the largest hotel REIT in the National Association of Real Estate Investment Trust’s composite index. Host Marriott conducts its operations through Host Marriott, L.P., or Host LP, of which Host Marriott is the sole general partner. | Consumer Services |
Panera Bread Co.
 Panera Bread Co. RestaurantsConsumer Services Panera Bread Co. engages in the operation of retail bakery cafes. It offers breads, pastries and sweets, bagels and spreads, breakfast, soups, salads, bowls, pasta and mac and cheese, sandwiches, and drinks. The company was founded by Ronald M. Shaich and Louis I. Kane in March 1980 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Consumer Services |
Gazelle, Inc.
 Gazelle, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Gazelle, Inc. operates a consumer electronics trade-in site. It offers consumers an opportunity to earn cash for laptops, tablets, smartphones and other electronic devices. The firm sells electronic gadgets online with facilities, such as free shipping, packaging, comprehensive identity and data removal. The company was founded by James McElhiney, Israel Y. Ganot and Rousseau Aurelien in 2006 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Technology Services |
Gazelle Systems, Inc.
Gazelle Systems, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Gazelle Systems, Inc. provides customer relationship management services. The company was founded by Charlotte Bogardus on May 8, 1999 and is headquartered in Newton Falls, MA. | Technology Services |
University of Virginia Investment Management Co.
 University of Virginia Investment Management Co. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The University of Virginia Investment Management Co. is a University of Virginia-related foundation that provides investment management services to the University, independent foundations and other affiliated entities. They are located in Charlottesville, Virginia. | Miscellaneous |
The Boston Consulting Group Ltd.
The Boston Consulting Group Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group Ltd. provides management consulting services. Its capabilities includes corporate development and finance, postmerger integration, digital economy, risk management, globalization, strategy, innovation, growth, sustainability, marketing and sales, technology, operations, turnaround and transformation and people and organization. The company was founded in 1963 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
SureAuto Corp.
SureAuto Corp. Specialty StoresRetail Trade SureAuto Corp. is a holding company that engages in the retail of used cars. It provides warranty, financial, insurance, maintenance, and repurchase guarantee services. The company was founded by Yu Zhang Wu and Austin Ligon in January 2008, and is headquartered in Beijing, China. | Retail Trade |
Rev.com, Inc.
Rev.com, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rev.com, Inc. provides online audio, video transcription and document translation services. It also provides marketplace that works with selected freelancers to deliver services to businesses. The company was founded by David Abrameto, Jason M. Chicola, Josh Breinlinger and Paul Huck in 2010 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Commercial Services |
