Leonard Wilf
Leonard A. Wilf | |
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| Born | 1947 Göggingen, Germany |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, real estate developer |
| Known for | President of Garden Homes; co-owner and vice chairman of the Minnesota Vikings; co-owner of Nashville SC |
Leonard A. Wilf (born 1947) is a prominent American entrepreneur, serving as president of Garden Homes. He also holds the positions of co-owner and vice chairman of the Minnesota Vikings NFL franchise, in addition to being a co-owner of Nashville SC.
Early life
Leonard was born in Göggingen, Germany, to Holocaust survivors Harry and Judith Wilf. At the age of nine, he relocated to New Jersey, where he was raised. His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts from Boston University, a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University, and an LL.M. specializing in taxation from New York University. Growing up in Hillside, New Jersey, he lived adjacent to his cousin Zygi Wilf, with whom he collaborates on various business enterprises, notably their joint ownership of the Vikings.
Career
As president of the family-controlled real estate development firm Garden Homes, Wilf plays a central role in its operations. Together with his cousins, Zygi and Mark Wilf, he co-owns the Minnesota Vikings football team. In August 2017, the Wilf family expanded their sports portfolio by joining the ownership group of Nashville SC, alongside principal investor John Ingram. The Wilf family's net worth was valued at approximately $5 billion as of 2015.
Philanthropy
Since 2009, Wilf has been a trustee on the Board of NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital. He serves as chairman of the American Society for Yad Vashem and participates as a member of the council at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum.
Personal life
Wilf's former spouse was Dr. Marcia Robbins-Wilf, an educator and philanthropist who is the daughter of Saul Robbins, co-founder of the Remco toy company. Their divorce proceedings extended over twelve years and resulted in legal expenses totaling $20 million. Reflecting on this period, Wilf stated, "I was divorced, married and had a baby all in one week."
Currently, Wilf lives in New York City with his wife Beth and their four children. He is affiliated with Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell and enjoys playing golf regularly.