David is IHG’s Vice Present of Operations for  Principal; a collection of hotels based in landmark buildings in exceptional locations across the United Kingdom which was acquired from Starwood Capital in July 2018.

Prior to taking on this role in April 2015, he was General Manager of The London EDITION where under his leadership the hotel won numerous awards including the prestigious Catey Hotel of the Year award.

Associated with other high profile openings and re-positioning projects such as the Hoxton Hotel – Shoreditch, the Great Eastern Hotel – London and the Sofitel St James – London, he is dedicated to promoting best practise within the hotel industry. David was awarded the prestigious ‘Manager of the Year’ award in the Cateys awards in 2015.