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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. Known for challenging convention, he operates at the intersection of brand strategy, design, and storytelling, creating systems that are both culturally relevant and commercially durable.

David has held senior leadership roles 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 CCO 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 Retail, he oversaw the creative vision for major retail and mixed use destinations across the United States.

n 2017, David transitioned into full time executive consulting, partnering with globally respected brands including Automobili Lamborghini, Kraft Heinz, We Work, Marriott, ABC Carpet and Home, NBC Universal, Samsung, and Starbucks. Across sectors, his work focuses on building clarity, emotional resonance, and long term brand value.

In 2023, David joined Kasumigaseki Capital in Tokyo as Chief Creative Officer, where he helped establish FAV Hospitality Group and now leads the creative vision and brand development across its portfolio, including seven x seven, edit x seven, studio x seven, FAV, FAV LUX.

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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 models, seven x seven prioritizes freedom, individuality, and intuitive design. The brand debuted its first flagship resorts in Ishigaki and Itoshima in 2024, with additional destinations in development including Yufuin, Miyakojima, and Ginza.

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In 2025, edit x seven launched as the first sub brand within the seven x seven ecosystem, offering a more urban, lifestyle driven expression of the self hospitality philosophy. The debut location opened in Gotemba, with a second property scheduled to open in Shodoshima in January 2026.

In 2025, seven x seven was recognized with the Top 10 Japan Luxury Award in hospitality, reinforcing its position as a category defining brand in next generation travel. With multiple properties underway, David remains closely involved across every aspect of the business, from conceptual design and strategic marketing to operational execution.

Beyond hospitality, David continues to focus on projects that connect culture, community, and creativity. In December, he served as host of the Tokyo Weekender 55th Anniversary celebration in partnership with the World Monuments Fund, a milestone event honoring creativity, community, and the preservation of global heritage. He is also involved in broader cultural and lifestyle ventures, including seven x seven Racing and the Sendai 89ERS basketball team.

Across all his work, David builds brands that feel human, relevant, and enduring.

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