Steve Lavin (businessman)
Steve Lavin | |
|---|---|
| Born | Steven H. Lavin 1954 or 1955 (age 69–70)[1] Chicago, IL |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | University of Illinois Loyola University Chicago School of Law |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Chairman, OSI Group |
| Predecessor | Sheldon Lavin |
| Spouse | Dawn Lavin |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent | Sheldon Lavin |
Steven H. Lavin (born 1955) is an American billionaire businessman, and the chairman of OSI Group, a US meat processor and the main hamburger supplier to McDonald's. As of August 2024, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$3.9 billion.[1]
Early life
[edit]He is the son of Sheldon Lavin, who was the owner, chief executive officer (CEO) and chairman of OSI Group.[1] Lavin earned a BS in accountancy from the University of Illinois in 1977, and a JD from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 1980.[2]
Career
[edit]Lavin trained as a corporate attorney, and is president of Lavin & Gedville in Chicago.[2] He is also chairman of Bank Leumi.[3] In 2023, he became chairman of OSI Group after his father, Sheldon Lavin.[1] Lavin is a frontier-technology investor via his sons, Michael and Alexander Lavin—a venture capitalist[4] and polymath founder,[5] respectively.
Personal life
[edit]Lavin lives in Chicago, Illinois, US[1] with wife Dawn.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Forbes profile: Steve Lavin & family". Forbes. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ a b "Steven H. Lavin". Lavin & Gedville. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
- ^ "Bank Leumi". PR Newswire. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "M Lavin AgTech". AgFunder. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "A Lavin Forbes 30 Under 30". Forbes. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "JUF board member Steve Lavin receives award from America-Israel Chamber of Commerce". Jewish United Fund. October 18, 2012. Retrieved 4 August 2024.