Early Life
Paul C. Saville was born in 1956. Details about his early life and childhood are not publicly available. He pursued higher education, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration from the College of William and Mary in 1977. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Pittsburgh.
Rise to Success
Saville's career began at Rockwell International in their Automotive Operations after earning his MBA. In 1989, he joined Ryan Homes, later becoming part of NVR, Inc. He held various financial positions within the company, demonstrating his expertise in finance and strategic planning. His background in finance and strategic planning led to his roles as Vice President of Business Planning, CFO, and effectively, chief operating officer. In 2005, Saville was appointed President and CEO of NVR, a position he held for nearly 17 years.
Key Business Strategies
Under Saville's leadership, NVR has grown to become one of the largest homebuilding companies in the United States. His tenure has been marked by a focus on disciplined, return-driven strategies, and NVR was the only public homebuilder to remain profitable during the 2006–2011 housing downturn. In 2022, he was promoted to Executive Chairman of NVR's board.
Philanthropy
Paul and his wife, Linda, are known for their philanthropic contributions, particularly in cancer research. In 2020, they donated $20 million to establish the Inova Saville Cancer Screening and Prevention Center in Fairfax County, Virginia, which is part of the Inova Schar Cancer Institute.
