"José Andrés Group CEO Sam Bakhshandehpour is stepping away from the top role in the company's hospitality and media empire. Andrés tells Washingtonian his longtime friend and board member David Strasser-a managing director in venture capital firm Swan & Legend and former board member of Cava-will become the next CEO. The change is a "good next phase for all!," Andrés says in a text message."
"Bakhshandehpour had already been serving as the company's president when he took the CEO title. Under his leadership, José Andrés Group has focused its growth in hotels, including a luxury property with a private penthouse club that's set to open in Georgetown in 2027. The group currently operates more than 40 restaurants in the US and internationally, including Jaleo, Zaytinya, Minibar, Bazaar, and others in the DC area."
Sam Bakhshandehpour is stepping away from the CEO role at José Andrés Group and David Strasser will become the next CEO. Andrés relinquished the CEO title in May 2024 but remains founder, executive chairman, and creative force and said he needs a break while staying involved. Bakhshandehpour had served as president before becoming CEO and led the group's expansion into hotels, including a planned Georgetown luxury property with a private penthouse club. The group operates more than 40 restaurants domestically and internationally, with recent openings in Nashville, Palo Alto, Miami, Las Vegas, and beyond. Nestor Nova will continue as the company's CFO.
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