With more than 25 years of experience, David Miskin has built a career shaping brands, experiences, and environments for some of the world’s most recognized companies, public figures, and Fortune 100 organizations. His work brings together brand strategy, business, design, and storytelling to create systems that are both culturally relevant and commercially enduring.
David currently is an advisor and serves as Chief Creative Officer for Kasumigaseki Capital in Tokyo, where he helped establish FAV Hospitality Group and leads the creative vision and brand development across its expanding portfolio, including seven x seven, edit x seven, studio x seven, FAV, and FAV LUX.
Previously, David held senior leadership positions across global organizations. He served as CEO of Cultural Assets at Iris Worldwide North America, leading international brand initiatives across media, luxury, and hospitality. He later became Chief Creative Officer of The Lightstone Group, guiding the creative and strategic direction of its hospitality and real estate portfolio. Earlier, as Vice President of Creative and Brand Strategy at GGP General Growth Properties, he oversaw the creative vision for major retail and mixed use destinations across the United States.
In 2017, David expanded into executive advisory, partnering with globally respected brands including Automobili Lamborghini, Kraft Heinz, WeWork, Marriott, ABC Carpet & Home, NBC Universal, Samsung, and Starbucks. Across every engagement, his work focuses on helping organizations align brand, business, and customer experience to create long term value.
David is the creator of seven x seven, a hospitality brand built around the concept of self hospitality, a philosophy that places control, comfort, and personal rhythm back into the hands of the guest. Designed as an alternative to traditional luxury, seven x seven prioritizes freedom, individuality, and intuitive design. The brand debuted its flagship resorts in Ishigaki and Itoshima in 2024 and continues to expand with new destinations, including Yufuin, Miyakojima, and Ginza.
In 2025, edit x seven launched as the first sub brand within the seven x seven ecosystem, introducing a more urban, lifestyle driven expression of the self hospitality philosophy. The debut property opened in Gotemba, followed by additional locations as the platform continues to grow.
Seven x seven has received international recognition, including the Top 10 Japan Luxury Award, reinforcing its position as one of Japan’s emerging hospitality brands. David remains actively involved across every aspect of the business, from concept development and brand strategy to guest experience, design direction, marketing, and operational execution.
Beyond hospitality, David continues to contribute to projects that connect culture, community, and creativity. He served as host of the Tokyo Weekender 55th Anniversary celebration in partnership with the World Monuments Fund and supports broader cultural and lifestyle initiatives, including seven x seven Racing and the Sendai 89ERS basketball team.
Across every role, David’s work is guided by a consistent objective: creating brands, experiences, and businesses that are meaningful, commercially resilient, and built to endure.
