PulteGroup has announced that Bob O’Shaughnessy, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, plans to retire at the end of 2025. In line with its long-term succession planning, the company has appointed Jim Ossowski, currently Senior Vice President of Finance, as his successor.
O’Shaughnessy, who joined PulteGroup in 2011, will continue to serve as CFO until the end of the year and until the final certification of the company’s 2024 financial statements in early February 2025. He will then remain with the company as Executive Vice President through the end of 2025, supporting a smooth transition of CFO responsibilities while continuing to oversee the Financial Services business, strategic partnerships, and the asset management committee.
Effective February 2025, Ossowski will be promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will report directly to PulteGroup President and CEO Ryan Marshall, taking on responsibilities for the company’s accounting, tax, audit, risk management, and treasury functions.
“During his 13 years with PulteGroup, Bob has been an exceptional leader and business partner, establishing many of the critical financial processes that underpin our success,” said Ryan Marshall. “His strategic insights and strong financial stewardship have been pivotal in transforming our company over the past decade, positioning PulteGroup as a leader in the homebuilding industry.”
Marshall also expressed his enthusiasm for Ossowski’s promotion, emphasizing the company’s commitment to deep talent development and long-term succession planning. “Jim’s extensive experience with our field operations and asset management committee gives him a unique understanding of our homebuilding operations. I am confident he is the right leader to drive our growth and financial success,” added Marshall.
In his current role, Ossowski oversees all finance and accounting activities for PulteGroup’s $16 billion homebuilding operations, including management of the asset management committee, which reviews and approves land transactions, as well as risk management and financial planning functions. With over 22 years at PulteGroup, Ossowski has held various positions, including VP of Finance and Corporate Controller, VP of Finance for Homebuilding Operations, Area VP of Finance, and Director of Corporate Audit. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Oakland University in Michigan.
