KB Home names new CEO
KB Home announced its board of directors appointed Robert McGibney as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2026. McGibney will succeed Jeffrey Mezger, who joined KB Home in 1993.
McGibney holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting/Finance from Missouri State University. He joined KB Home in 2000 in its Las Vegas division. He has held roles of increasing responsibility with the Company from Division President to Regional General Manager, Regional President and Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President. In 2024, McGibney was elevated to President with overall responsibility for the Company’s operations.
“It has been a true privilege to serve as KB Home’s Chief Executive Officer since 2006 and to deliver our personalized, high-quality homes to thousands of families across the United States,” said Mezger . “I am pleased to recognize Rob in his promotion to serve as our next Chief Executive Officer. In working closely with Rob for several years, I have been consistently impressed by his exceptional performance as he progressed through the executive ranks, and especially with the job he has done as Chief Operating Officer. I am confident that with the experience Rob has gained over his more than 25 years with KB Home, as well as his deep understanding of our business model, he is well prepared to serve as Chief Executive Officer. I look forward to continuing to work with Rob along with our highly seasoned senior leadership team, who have an average tenure of nearly 20 years with us, to further advance our growth.”
“I am honored to be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of KB Home, a special company where I’ve spent nearly 26 years, the majority of my professional career,” said McGibney. “I have tremendous admiration and appreciation for everything Jeff has done in leading the company. I am excited about the future of our business and to work with Jeff and the KB Home team, as well as the board, to create long-term value.”
