Steve Siegel is a Senior Advisor of Irving Place Capital. He focuses on investment opportunities in the restaurants and retail sectors. Prior to joining Irving Place Capital in 2008, Mr. Siegel was President, CEO and an owner from 1989 to 2004 of Watermark Donut Company, a large Dunkin' Donuts franchise system in Boston. Prior to that, he was CEO and Chairman DDUK Ltd., a Dunkin' Donuts franchise system in London. From 1994 to 2001, Mr. Siegel held executive leadership positions at Filene's Basement, including COO, CFO, EVP and General Counsel. Mr. Siegel began his career as an attorney in 1968 and has served in General Counsel, executive leadership and board-level roles in a wide range of industries. In 2002, he became the first franchisee to serve as Chairman of the International Franchisee Association. Mr. Siegel currently is a Director of The Dwyer Group, Adventures In Advertising, McAlister's and It's Just Lunch.

• J.D. from New York University School of Law
• A.B. degree, cum laude, from Bowdoin College