William J.  Mcmorrow net worth and biography

William Mcmorrow Biography and Net Worth

William McMorrow is chairman and CEO of Kennedy Wilson, which he acquired in 1988 and has subsequently grown into a leading global real estate investment platform. Kennedy Wilson began with just one office and 11 employees, and today, the company has offices in 15 different markets throughout the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Jersey and Japan with $16 billion of assets under management across the property spectrum. Mr. McMorrow has led the creation of three public companies: Kennedy-Wilson Holdings on the New York Stock Exchange, Kennedy Wilson Japan on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc on the London Stock Exchange, whose $1.7 billion IPO represented the largest real estate vehicle listing since the economic downturn and the second largest real estate IPO in the 200-year history of the London Stock Exchange. 

Kennedy Wilson entered the European market in 2011 when it served as the catalyst and lead investor in the recapitalization of the Bank of Ireland. The team quickly grew its presence to become one of the top commercial property owners in the country, and then expanded across the continent with offices in Dublin, London, Madrid and Jersey overseeing a $4 billion property portfolio. In 2017, Mr. McMorrow and his team closed a landmark transaction that combined Kennedy Wilson Holdings and Kennedy Wilson Europe Real Estate Plc into one global platform with a simpler structure and an $8 billion enterprise value, generating recurring revenue of over $700 million and positioning the global company for future growth opportunities. 

Prior to joining Kennedy Wilson in 1988, Mr. McMorrow served in the banking industry for 17 years. He was Executive Vice President and Chairman of the Credit Policy Committee at Imperial Bank in Los Angeles and held senior positions with a variety of financial service firms, including eight years as a Senior Vice President of Fidelity Bank in Pennsylvania. 

Mr. McMorrow and Kennedy Wilson have been profiled in many publications including the New York TimesBarron’sIrish TimesLos Angeles Business Journal and PERE. In 2012, Real Estate Forum magazine selected Mr. McMorrow as one of Southern California's Real Estate Icons. In 2015, he was honored by the Ireland Chamber of Commerce in the United States with the Sir Michael Smurfit Business Achievement Award for his years of leadership and his contributions to Ireland, and in May 2017 he was a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. 

Additionally, Mr. McMorrow is involved in many charities, including Chrysalis, which honored him with the Spirit of Chrysalis Award in 2005; Navy SEAL Foundation, where he serves as a Trustee; and City of Hope, which honored him in 2014 at its Spirit of Life Celebration. 

Mr. McMorrow attended Loyola High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business as well as his MBA from the University of Southern California, where he serves as a Trustee. He is also on the Executive Board of the USC Lusk Center for Real Estate and endowed the William J. McMorrow Global Real Estate Program at the USC Marshall School of Business. Mr. McMorrow’s other philanthropic interests include supporting Loyola High School, which honored him with the Cahalan Award for Distinguished Alumni in 2010 and where he serves on the Loyola High School Board of Regents. 

What is William J. Mcmorrow's net worth?

The estimated net worth of William J. Mcmorrow is at least $94.42 million as of November 6th, 2023. Mr. Mcmorrow owns 8,599,517 shares of Kennedy-Wilson stock worth more than $94,422,697 as of November 21st. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Mcmorrow may own. Learn More about William J. Mcmorrow's net worth.

How do I contact William J. Mcmorrow?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Mcmorrow and other Kennedy-Wilson executives is 151 S EL CAMINO DRIVE, BEVERLY HILLS CA, 90212. Kennedy-Wilson can also be reached via phone at (310) 887-6400 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on William J. Mcmorrow's contact information.

Has William J. Mcmorrow been buying or selling shares of Kennedy-Wilson?

William J. Mcmorrow has not been actively trading shares of Kennedy-Wilson within the last three months. Most recently, on Monday, November 6th, William J. Mcmorrow bought 100,000 shares of Kennedy-Wilson stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $12.32 per share, with a total value of $1,232,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer now directly owns 8,599,517 shares of the company's stock, valued at $105,946,049.44. Learn More on William J. Mcmorrow's trading history.

Who are Kennedy-Wilson's active insiders?

Kennedy-Wilson's insider roster includes Richard Boucher (Director), Justin Enbody (CFO), William Mcmorrow (CEO), Kent Mouton (General Counsel), and Stanley Zax (Director). Learn More on Kennedy-Wilson's active insiders.

William J. Mcmorrow Insider Trading History at Kennedy-Wilson

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
11/6/2023Buy100,000$12.32$1,232,000.008,599,517View SEC Filing Icon  
8/10/2021Buy100,000$21.10$2,110,000.00View SEC Filing Icon  
8/26/2020Buy75,000$14.07$1,055,250.002,262,970View SEC Filing Icon  
3/15/2018Sell99,450$16.87$1,677,721.501,917,001View SEC Filing Icon  
6/14/2016Buy20,000$18.83$376,600.001,988,568View SEC Filing Icon  
5/18/2016Buy25,000$20.13$503,250.001,978,568View SEC Filing Icon  
3/8/2016Buy15,562$20.93$325,712.662,130,760View SEC Filing Icon  
3/7/2016Buy84,438$20.71$1,748,710.982,130,760View SEC Filing Icon  
5/13/2015Buy10,000$24.51$245,100.00View SEC Filing Icon  
7/25/2013Sell111,717$17.55$1,960,633.35View SEC Filing Icon  
7/23/2013Sell151,480$17.83$2,700,888.40View SEC Filing Icon  
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Kennedy-Wilson Company Overview

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Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a real estate investment company. The company owns, operates, and invests in real estate both on its own and through its investment management platform. It focuses on multifamily and office properties located in the Western United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Spain, Italy, and Japan. The company had ownership interests in multifamily units, office space, retail and industrial space, and a hotel. It is involved in the development, redevelopment, and entitlement of real estate properties. Kennedy-Wilson Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California.
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