The restaurant group D&D London has appointed former Rare Restaurants boss Martin Williams as its new CEO.
Williams is to take over on March 31, ahead of a rebrand for D&D which will see the group become the Evolv Collection in April.
The move follows Williams’ departure from Rare Restaurants in October last year, with the hospitality man having overseen a successful overhaul of its Gaucho and M Restaurants brands.
He will replace co-founder and former D&D CEO David Loewi, who stepped down in November after almost 30 years.
Williams said: “I am delighted to be joining such an amazing group of restaurants, many of which have a phenomenal legacy, which played no small part in my falling in love with the hospitality sector.
“I now look forward to taking stewardship of the company as it enters a new chapter of growth under the new Evolv Collection branding as each brand individually and collectively evolves.
“The recent performance results and show the excellent talent and potential of the team who I am excited to join and lead.”
The major changes came after the restaurant group was sold to Calveton and Breal Capital for almost £60m in 2023.
Simon Wilkinson, board director at D&D, added: "We are pleased to announce that Martin Williams has been appointed as our new CEO.
“We have closely monitored his career over an extended period and are confident that he will be an asset to our organisation. He joins us at a very exciting time for the business.”
Wilkinson also said the group is undergoing a period of “stabilisation and transformation” and plans are afoot for refurbishment, acquisition and growth.
