David Laris is a multi-disciplined business entrepreneur, chef and Hospitality industry expert. Adding and being part of founding several businesses, CoffeeSociety, Cachet Hotels and Boutiques, and David Laris Creates. With a childhood spent between Australia and Greece, he started his love affair with food at an early age. Arriving in Shanghai in 2003, he launched his namesake restaurant Laris at Three on the Bund, which quickly became a landmark in the city’s contemporary fine dining scene. He also has worked with Baccarat, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Dunhill and Swire Hotel Group in developing innovative F&B concepts for the China market. David lives by the ethos EAT. NO. EVIL. As an environmental advocate, Chef David is an advocate for cruelty-free and sustainable ingredients and is a firm believer in letting the ingredients speak for themselves.In addition to being a Global Celebrity Chef, David Laris has served as the Managing Director of Acorn Digital Services. David develops dynamic strategies to help brands, athletes, and entertainment talent develop a deep and meaningful impact, in the China market. He specializes in social media, digital campaigns, and PR. By applying his digital marketing expertise, David has acquired more than 1 million followers on Weibo, a top-tier Chinese social media platform. As Chief Creative Officer of Cachet Hotels and Boutiques, David was the developer and gatekeeper for brand standards, international design, concept development, and high-level digital strategy. David maintains his position as CEO of David Laris Creates, an F&B consulting firm that specializes in creative consultancy, analysis, and concept development for the hospitality sectors. Through his many years of experience, David has acquired a broad array of expertise in many subjects such as cooking, management, branding, public speaking, digital marketing and events.