Financial Services >> CEO Interviews >> August 11, 2017

Interview with the CEO: Four Corners Property Trust Inc. (NYSE:FCPT)

Lenehan, Bill
Bill Lenehan was named CEO of Four Corners Property Trust, Inc. in connection with Darden Restaurants’ real estate spinoff transaction. He was an active member of Darden’s board of directors, Chair of its Real Estate and Finance Committee, and member of its Corporate Governance Committee. Mr. Lenehan served as Interim CEO of MI Developments, Inc., now named Granite REIT, where he was a member of their Strategic Review Committee and was a Director. He also previously served on the board of directors for Gramercy Property Trust Inc., where he was Chairman of the Investment Committee. He spent approximately 10 formative years in the Real Estate Group of Farallon Capital Management, LLC. A graduate of Claremont McKenna College, Mr. Lenehan is currently a member of the Audit Committee and Finance Committee for Macy’s, Inc. Profile
TWST: Let's start by talking about the origins of Four Corners Property Trust: a spinoff by Darden of its real estate. When, why and how did that come about?

Mr. Lenehan: Darden was