Early Life and Education
Paul C. Saville was born in 1956. Details about his early life and childhood are not widely publicized. Saville pursued higher education at The College of William & Mary, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration (BBA) in 1977. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh.
Rise to Success
After earning his MBA, Saville began his career in the automotive operations at Rockwell International. In 1989, he joined Ryan Homes, the company that would later become a subsidiary of NVR, Inc. He held various financial positions within Ryan Homes. His background in finance, strategic planning, and operational oversight paved the way for his promotion to Vice President of Business Planning, then Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and eventually, effectively, Chief Operating Officer. Saville advanced within the company, and in 2005, he was appointed President and CEO of NVR, Inc.. He became Executive Chairman of NVR's board in 2022.
Key Business Strategies
As the head of NVR, Inc., Saville has overseen a homebuilding and mortgage banking operation. The company builds homes under brands such as Ryan Homes, NVHomes, and Heartland Homes. Saville has been instrumental in the company's financial performance, and in 2022, the company reported $10.5 billion in revenue.
Philanthropy
Paul and his wife, Linda, are actively involved in philanthropy. They were the driving force behind the opening of the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center, a 24,000-square-foot facility that opened in spring 2022. This center is part of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute.
