David Siegel

Early Life

David Alan Siegel was born in Chicago on May 3, 1935, to a wealthy Jewish family. He moved to Florida with his family, where he graduated from Miami Senior High School. Siegel's early education included studying marketing and management at the University of Miami, though he did not complete a degree.

Rise to Success

Siegel founded Westgate Resorts in 1982, starting with a 16-unit resort in Kissimmee, Florida. Under his leadership, Westgate Resorts grew into the largest privately held timeshare company globally, with resorts across the United States. His career also included involvement in the hospitality industry.

Key Business Strategies

Siegel's key business strategy involved perfecting and refining the timeshare concept, making it a fast-growing segment of the tourism industry. His expansion included more than 13,500 rooms at 22 resorts across the United States.

Philanthropy

After the loss of his daughter, Victoria Siegel, to an accidental drug overdose in 2015, Siegel and his wife established the Victoria's Voice Foundation, aimed at raising awareness around opioid abuse and supporting prevention efforts nationwide.