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Herschel Segal

Co-founder, DAVIDsTEA

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Herschel Segal was a Montreal retailer who founded Le Château in 1959 and co-founded DAVIDsTEA with his cousin David Segal in 2008. He served as DAVIDsTEA's interim CEO and was its principal investor, stepping down as chairman in 2021. He died in Montreal on May 6, 2025, aged 94.

Herschel hasn’t spoken on a TechTO, TechVancouver or TechWaterloo stage. This profile is here because Herschel co-founded DAVIDsTEA, which appears in 2 talks in the archive.

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Obituary: Herschel Segal, 94, was a visionary who founded Le Château and helped budding entrepreneursThe Canadian Jewish News
2025
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DavidsTea founder Herschel Segal retiresCanadian Grocer
2021

Quick answers

What did Herschel Segal co-found?

DAVIDsTEA. The Canadian Jewish News reported on 2025-06-01 that he co-founded the tea retailer with his cousin David Segal in 2008, and DAVIDsTEA's own release of 2025-05-10 says he co-founded the company that year.

What else did Herschel Segal build?

Le Château, the Canadian fashion retailer. The Canadian Jewish News reported on 2025-06-01 that he founded it in 1959 and that it grew to 123 locations and 3,000 employees before closing in 2021.

What was his role at DAVIDsTEA after founding?

The Canadian Jewish News reported on 2025-06-01 that he served as interim CEO and was the company's largest shareholder. Canadian Grocer reported on 2021-09-15 that he stepped down as chairman and was replaced by his wife, Jane Silverstone Segal.

Is Herschel Segal still alive?

No. DAVIDsTEA announced on 2025-05-10 that he died in Montreal on May 6, 2025, and The Canadian Jewish News reported on 2025-06-01 that he was 94.

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