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His Interval Story:
“David doesn’t give up. When he makes a commitment,
whether to a client, a member, an employee, or an idea, he sees it through.” And,
according to Craig Nash, that dogged determination and unwavering dedication to
the best interests of the resort developers and their owners have defined David
Gilbert’s contributions to the company’s success.
As president of Interval International, Gilbert leverages his vast experience and
considerable connections to steer the company, guided not just by constancy but
by vision and vigor. He played a meaningful role in resort sales and marketing
efforts, contributing to the company’s exponential growth in resort partnerships.
During his tenure as executive vice president of resort sales and marketing, he
developed a dynamic team of experienced professionals. A team that built brand
relations and nurtured long-term affiliations.
Even in times of exuberant industry expansion, Gilbert had the foresight to
reach out and attract new investors to the field. In 1998, he spearheaded the estab-
lishment of what became known as the Shared Ownership Investment Conference.
Today, the event that brings together industry veterans and prospective entrants
alike is hosted in locations throughout the world.
Gilbert sees a direct connection between technology and an enviable level of
member satisfaction. He nurtures an environment where high-tech advancements
create more opportunities to touch and serve members and enhance their vacation-
planning experiences.
Gilbert points to another key to Interval’s success: “We don’t take a cookie-
cutter approach to doing business,” he says, noting that the staff takes time learn-
ing about its developer clients, and then tailors resources to best meet their needs.
“Obviously, if our clients do well, Interval does, too.”
THE VISIONARIES
FORGING A
LONG-TERM
COMMITMENT
DAVID C. GILBERT
, PRESIDENT, INTERVAL INTERNATIONAL
member of the Interval team since 1987
In His Words:
“One of the accomplishments that gratifies me most is the role I played in building the
Interval team. Being as objective as possible, Interval has assembled some of the best and brightest in the
shared ownership industry, and I’m proud to work with them. The company’s goal has always been to
capture market share of the
quality
segment of our industry, and the Interval team has had great success
in achieving that objective!”
1976–2016
“Interval has been a great
partner for many years,
and we appreciate their
tremendous contribution
to the timeshare industry
over the past 40 years.”
— David Siegel, founder
and CEO, Westgate
Resorts, an Interval
affiliate since 1991