David Siegel

David Siegel is the Executive Director and CEO of Exceptional Minds. David was previously the SVP of Marketing Partnerships at Marketing Factory Inc. from March 2017 to June 2018. While at Marketing Factory, David built and launched a new business development practice and strategy. David also oversaw the creation and launch of new sales assets, content, and website. In addition, David led strategic, creative, and tactical teams responsible for research, proposals, presentations, CRM, sales tracking, and execution.

David has a history of developing innovative solutions to drive marketshare. David did this by leveraging long-standing relationships with and expertise on objectives of prospects. For example, they initiated an email marketing campaign that netted a lift in open rate. David also drove all outreach and acted as the primary relationship owner with brands and agencies (up to CMO and CEO level). David matched client strategy and vision to bespoke programs, branded campaigns, marketing partnerships, sponsorships, events, and experiences.

David has extensive experience in driving new business opportunities and product growth. David has done this with countless brands including Ford, Disney Music, Lyft, Marriott, Hennessy, Adobe, JBL, Sweetgreen, SoulCycle, Patron, Beats, Lifeway Foods, LAFC/Banc of California Stadium, BMW, Swatch, Razor, Diageo, Sonos, Acura, Floyd’s and others.

David Siegel has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from UC San Diego.

Scotty Peterson - Director, Studio Programs, Dana Rubin - Director, Finance & Operations, and Jerry Ashworth - VFX Production Manager report to David Siegel.