Dexter Moren

Director, Dexter Moren Associates

Dexter is recognised as an industry leader in the hospitality sector. He founded architecture and interior design practice Dexter Moren Associates in London in 1992. A graduate of the University of Witwatersrand in his home city of Johannesburg and New York’s Columbia University, his first hotel commission was the Marine Parade Holiday Inn on Durban’s North Beach at the age of 28.

With over 30 years’ experience, Dexter has worked with the majority of leading brands in the UK, Europe, Russia, Africa, Middle East and Asia. He is currently leading the design for The Westin, City of London and Intercontinental Hotel Lusaka. Recently completed projects include Tsogo Sun’s Sunsquare & StayEasy Cape Town City Bowl Hotels and The Curtain Hotel & Members Club, Shoreditch. He is driven by the principles of design excellence and sustainability whilst maintaining the joy of a creative working experience for his team, consultants and clients.