AV and IT consultancy firm Hewshott, has completed a global transition.
Current UK Managing Director, Daniel Lee, has acquired Hewshott and becomes the new Group CEO. Under Dan’s ownership, Hewshott will continue its 24-year legacy of independence, ethical conduct, and exceptional client experience. Founder and outgoing Group CEO Peter Hunt will continue as MD of Hewshott Australia, while maintaining his industry association roles.
The leadership transition has been planned to foster stability, continuity, and create new opportunities. Building on the foundations instilled by Peter from day one, Dan plans to evolve and amplify the company’s global capability to be unified, visible, and influential, all while staying true to the same core principles that define the Hewshott way.
“Everything Peter’s done has meant that I’m starting from a place where I don’t have to fix anything, because nothing’s broken,” explained Dan. “The power of Hewshott means I can just continue amplifying what we already do.”
The transition is not a change in direction, but a ‘passing of the baton’ where Dan will oversee a continuation of a shared philosophy and culture. Peter’s decision to strategically build Hewshott to thrive outside his presence has made the transition seamless – essentially ‘business as usual.’
“I’ve never wanted the company to be wholly dependent on me,” explained Peter. “Dan has very strong people skills and clarity of thought, making him a natural to take the business from where it is now to the next level.”
Peter’s tenure has been defined by significant organic expansion across multiple countries – some by invitation, others through determination.
Dan explains that Hewshott has been on a journey for several years, transitioning from a technology design consultancy into a holistic experience-design partner, integrating AV, IT, acoustics, theatre, Smart, and studio disciplines.
“It’s not a shift away from technology but a broadening towards designing spaces where experience leads and technology quietly enables,” explained Dan. “One that’s based entirely on what the desired outcomes are for a particular space, building, or set of users.”
Peter reflects on how the company was built on people, expressing gratitude towards past and present clients for placing their trust in Hewshott over the years.
“Where we are today, the company is very strong,” expressed Peter. “We couldn’t have done it without our clients, nor could we do this without our staff, both in equal measures, past and present. Every single one of them is very special to me, and I know that means as much to Dan too.”
