Joseph Segel
American entrepreneur (1931–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Joseph Myron Segel (January 9, 1931 – December 21, 2019) was an American entrepreneur. He was the founder of over 20 American companies, most notably QVC, an American television network, and the Franklin Mint, a producer of mail-order collectibles. Segel was named to the Direct Marketing Association's Hall of Fame in 1993.[1] He was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Electronic Retailing Association[2] and an honorary doctorate from Drexel University.[3]
Joseph Segel | |
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Born | (1931-01-09)January 9, 1931 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | December 21, 2019(2019-12-21) (aged 88) Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Occupation | Entrepreneur |
He was awarded the Philip H. Ward, Jr. Medal from The Franklin Institute in 1977. In 2005, the Harvard Business School published their selection of The Greatest Business Leaders of the Twentieth Century.[4] Then, in 2007, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania published their selection of The Most Influential Wharton Alumni and Faculty in the Wharton School's 125-year history.[5] Segel was one of only 10 people who was on both of these lists.