David Loewi to step down as CEO of D&D London

David Loewi will be stepping down from his role as chief executive of D&D London at the end of the year.

The co-founder of D&D London will continue to serve as an advisor to the board until it finds his replacement. 

Loewi was trained at Swiss hotel school, beginning his career in hospitality at Claridge’s before moving onto Hyatt International. He joined Sir Terence Conran in 1995 to launch Mezzo (now D&D’s 100 Wardour Street) in London’s Soho and supported D&D’s expansion as COO.

In 2006, Des Gunewardena and David Loewi bought out Sir Terence Conran’s restaurant company and expanded the group internationally as D&D.

In 2020, the pair received Restaurateur of the Year – Group at the Cateys.

Loewi became interim CEO of the restaurant and hotel group in 2022 after Gunewardena left the business to “pursue other ventures”, which included the launch of D3 Collective.

Loewi remained in the role after D&D London was sold to investors Calverton and Breal Capital in October 2023.  

A spokesperson for D&D London said bookings for Christmas are ahead of last year and that it planned to expand “both in the UK and internationally” in the new year.

Loewi said: “After much reflection, I have made the decision to step down from my role as CEO at D&D London. It has been an incredible journey, and I am deeply proud of all that we have accomplished. We’ve continuously pushed boundaries and created beautiful restaurants in some of the most exceptional buildings in the UK, Paris and New York.

“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 flourish in the years to come.

“I sincerely wish the entire team the very best as they carry on the mission and vision of this great organisation.”

D&D London owns and operates more than 40 restaurants alongside South Place hotel.