David Loewi will leave his role as CEO of D&D London at the end of the year.
The co-founder of D&D London will continue as an advisor to the board until a replacement is found.
Educated at a Swiss hotel school, Loewi began his restaurant career at Claridge’s before moving to Hyatt International. In 1995 he joined Sir Terence Conran to launch Mezzo (now D&D’s 100 Wardour Street) in London’s Soho and later supported D&D’s expansion as COO.
In 2006, Des Gunewardena and David Loewi bought Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant company and expanded the business internationally under the name D&D.
In 2020, the couple was awarded Restaurateur of the Year – group at Cateys.
Loew became interim CEO of the restaurant and hotel group in 2022, after Gunewardena left the company for “other ventures”, including the launch of D3 Collective.
Loewi continued in the role after D&D London was sold to investors Calverton and Breal Capital in October 2023.
A spokesperson for D&D London stated that Christmas bookings are ahead of last year and that the company plans to expand “both in the UK and internationally” in the new year.
Loewi said: “After much consideration I have made the decision to step down as CEO of D&D London. It has been an incredible journey and I am deeply proud of everything we have achieved. We have constantly pushed boundaries and created beautiful restaurants in some of the UK, Paris and New York of the most special buildings.
“I am incredibly grateful for the support and shared passion that all my amazing colleagues, partners and clients have brought to this journey and I look forward to watching D&D London succeed in the years to come.
“I sincerely wish the entire team all the best as they continue the mission and vision of this great organization.”
D&D London owns and operates more than 40 restaurants in addition to the South Place Hotel.
