Founder, Chair, Chief Executive, President
Newmark Merrill
In 1997, Sandy Sigal founded and currently serves as chairman, chief executive and president of NewMark Merrill Cos., which has grown to be one of the fastest growing privately held developers and owners of shopping centers in California, Colorado and Illinois. He is also chairman of BrightStreet Ventures.
Education: Bachelor’s degree, UCLA
First job: ”I sold day-old donuts to my fellow classmates at Kittridge Elementary,” he said.
Favorite charity or cause: Jewish Big Brother Big Sisters
Favorite book: “Work Mate Marry Love: How Machines Shape Our Human Destiny” by Debora Spar and “Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage” by Alfred Lansing
Favorite pastime or hobby: Reading, skiing, biking, pinball, buying shopping centers
Favorite restaurant for business: Yume in Calabasas
YEARS ON LA500: 4 Years on the LA500
