David Michels

Sir David Michels (born 1946) is a British business executive. A former Deputy Chairman of Marks & Spencer, he is the co-owner and Chairman of Michels & Taylor, "an asset manager for 81 hotels."

Early life Michels was born in 1946 in Willesden, London, England. Settling in North London, he ran a restaurant.

Career Michels started his career in the hotel business by working for Grand Metropolitan for seventeen years. He then served as Managing Director of Hilton UK and later Executive President Worldwide Marketing for Hilton. and the Institute of Hospitality.

A "workaholic", he works "80-hour week."

Philanthropy Michels attended a fundraiser for the Anne Frank Trust UK in 2010. In May 2012, he spoke at a fundraiser taking place at the Royal Automobile Club which raised £50,000 for Langdon, a Jewish non-profit organisation which provides housing for the disabled. He stressed the need for the disabled to be able to work.

Personal life He plays poker in London and Las Vegas as well as online.