Daniel Lee Becomes Group CEO of Hewshott, Theatre/Acoustics Consultancy

	Daniel Lee

Hewshott, a global AV, IT, theatre, and acoustics consultancy firm has completed a global transition with current UK managing director, Daniel Lee, acquiring Hewshott and becoming the new Group CEO. Founder and outgoing Group CEO Peter Hunt will continue as MD of Hewshott Australia, while maintaining his industry association roles.

"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," explains Lee. "The power of Hewshott means I can just continue amplifying what we already do."

"I've never wanted the company to be wholly dependent on me," explains Hunt. "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."

"That early decision to remain true to our independence has now put us in a strong position," Hunt adds. "It was not an easy path, but it always felt right."

Lee explains that Hewshott has been on this 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 one that has been quietly trialed in the UK with substantial success, and which the global team is passionate about developing further across the world.

"It's not a shift away from technology but a broadening towards designing spaces where experience leads and technology quietly enables," explains Lee. "One that's based entirely on what the desired outcomes are for a particular space, building, or set of users."

"Where we are today, the company is very strong," expresses Hunter. "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."