LifeScan Leadership

Michael Hooks

Executive Chairman, Office of the CEO

Michael Hooks is an experienced investor, executive, and board leader with a broad background spanning investment management, corporate governance, and strategic leadership across a range of industries. His career reflects deep expertise in finance, capital allocation, and working closely with management teams to drive long-term value creation.

Mr. Hooks is a co-founder and managing partner of Westhook Capital LLC and a co-founder and managing director of Black Canyon Capital LLC, an affiliate of Canyon Capital Advisors. Through these roles, he has been actively involved in investment management, portfolio oversight, and strategic advisory work across multiple sectors. Earlier in his career, he held senior investment banking positions at Credit Suisse and Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette, where he advised clients on mergers and acquisitions, financing, and strategic transactions.

In addition to his investment and finance experience, Mr. Hooks has served extensively in board and governance roles. He has served on the boards of a number of public and private companies, including Malibu Boats, Virgin America, JDC Healthcare Management, and Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology, contributing to oversight of strategy, operations, and governance matters.

Mr. Hooks has also been closely involved with Malibu Boats for many years, serving as Chair of the Board since February 2014 and previously serving as Executive Chair during a transitional period in 2024.

Mr. Hooks received a degree in Economics from Princeton University and an M.B.A. with distinction from the Wharton School of Business.