SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Meritage (NYSE:MTH) Homes Corporation (NYSE:MTH), a leading U.S. homebuilder with a market capitalization of $318.59 billion, has appointed Geisha Williams as an independent director to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. With this addition, the company’s board expands to 12 members, underscoring its commitment to board refreshment and diversity. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains strong financial health with a perfect Piotroski Score of 9, indicating robust operational efficiency.
Williams, who has over 30 years of experience in the energy sector, served as the President and CEO of PG&E Corporation, where she was a proponent of renewable energy, grid modernization, and smart grid technologies. Her historic role as the first Latina CEO of a Fortune 200 company has earned her recognition as a trailblazing leader in business.
Her career began at Florida Power & Light Company in 1983, and she currently holds director positions at Siemens Energy AG (ETR:ENR1n) (XTRA:ENR) and is involved with Artera Services and Osmose Utilities Services, where she is the Chairperson.
Steven J. Hilton, executive chairman of Meritage Homes, expressed enthusiasm for Williams’s appointment, noting the value of her extensive operational leadership and the board’s increased diversity through recent director appointments.
Williams herself expressed honor at joining the Meritage Board and anticipates contributing her energy and infrastructure insights to the company’s governance.
Meritage Homes, recognized for its energy-efficient and affordable homes, has delivered over 190,000 homes in its 38-year history. With current annual revenue of $37.19 billion and earnings per share of $6.16, the company demonstrates strong financial performance alongside its environmental commitments. The company has received multiple accolades, including eleven ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence Awards and four Indoor airPLUS Leader Awards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
The information in this article is based on a press release statement from Meritage Homes Corporation.
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