ABDA Design has announced an exciting new chapter as long-serving directors, Claire Smith and Richard Steade, have taken over the hospitality design consultancy, ensuring its continued success and future growth.
The transition marks a new era for ABDA Design ensuring continuity and fresh leadership from within. With their deep understanding of the company and its values, the duo is committed to maintaining its legacy while bringing fresh ideas for the future.
ABDA Design works with hospitality businesses offering interior design and brand development, commercial kitchens, and build and interior fit out. For almost three decades, the business has been led by David Summers who will continue to work within the business.
Creativity and storytelling are at the heart of every project at ABDA Design. Their combined expertise and integrated approach to interior and kitchen design enable them to deliver high-quality design and fit-out services. With a diverse portfolio spanning hotels, restaurants, leisure venues, heritage sites, and business and industry spaces, ABDA Design is highly respected in both hospitality and design circles.
Richard Steade, joint managing director said: “Having worked at ABDA Design since 2006 and for the last six years as design director, this marks an exciting new chapter for myself, Claire and the team. We want to build on the solid foundations of the business and work with our existing team to develop it for the future. I’ve got lots of new ideas I want to bring to the business including strengthening our work on sustainability and developing our work further in specific markets.”
Claire Smith, joint managing director added: “Having dedicated my entire career to this industry, I am truly passionate about hospitality and design. Owning and leading my own business has always been an ambition of mine, and I’m incredibly proud to have reached this milestone. ABDA Design has a strong heritage within hospitality, and I am excited to build on its success, continuing to work with our fantastic team and clients and taking the business to new heights.”