Early Life
Diane Goldman Kemper was born in 1946 in New York City to a Jewish family. Her father, Sol Goldman, was a major real estate investor known for being the largest non-institutional real estate investor in New York City during the 1980s. Diane grew up with three siblings: Allan H. Goldman, Jane Goldman, and Amy Goldman Fowler.
Rise to Success
Diane Kemper's career is rooted in her family's legacy in the real estate industry. She owns one of the largest private real estate portfolios in the United States through Solil Management. Solil's portfolio includes notable landmarks such as the land under the Olympic Tower and the Cartier Building, The Peninsula Hotel New York, and a significant portion of the land under the World Trade Center complex. Diane headed the residential leasing department for several decades.
Key Business Strategies
The key to Kemper's business success is managing and expanding the family's extensive real estate holdings. The family's strategy has been to preserve their investments and rarely sell. The family's portfolio includes approximately 400 properties in New York City.
Philanthropy
Diane Kemper is also recognized for her philanthropic activities. Her philanthropic efforts primarily focus on education, health, and conservation.