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David Callaghan
Award Winning Sales, Marketing and Business Development Professional
David Callaghan is an experienced executive leader with over 30 years of expertise in sales, account management, marketing, and business development.2 He served as President of MEC Global from January 2019 to July 2023.2 Currently, he holds the position of Global Vice President of Sales and Marketing at SPI Software, a role he assumed in July 2023.23
Throughout his career, Callaghan has been recognized for his outstanding performance in the vacation ownership industry. He has received the prestigious ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Award for Industry Producer of the Year on three separate occasions.13
Prior to his current role, Callaghan's experience includes:
- Leading MEC Global, where he provided strategic business development initiatives for domestic and international clients.12
- Holding various operational, sales, and marketing roles within the exchange and rentals division of Marriott Vacations Worldwide, including responsibility for sales and business development in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean for Interval International.13
Callaghan has also served in several industry leadership positions:
- Trustee of the American Resort Development Association (ARDA)3
- Board member of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Education Foundation13
- Board member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization's Education Foundation1
- Chairman of the Urban Land Institute vacation ownership committee13
Born in Dublin, Ireland, Callaghan previously held management roles in the European hotel and airline industry, including serving as a purchasing officer with Ryanair.3
