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To still be at the helm of Hewshott after all these years speaks volumes about the commitment of founder Peter Hunt, a hardworking perfectionist who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the company continues to provide a high-quality service. Wearing the global and Australian hat, Peter expertly balances strategic management of the organisation’s international reach while managing the day-to-day running of local operations ‘Down Under’. His thirst for high performing teams can be traced back to his background in television, where success underpinned by teamwork was burned into his mind. Peter brings that same mindset to Hewshott, where every unique project hinges on expert coordination of multiple professionals – frequently extending to the architects, project managers, clients and other consultants – each executing their roles with precision as one cohesive team.

Somehow, he makes it look easy. Peter holds himself to the highest standards, with the ability to recognise where best to invest time and energy to deliver optimally without compromise, regardless of budget, time or design pressures. It’s a skill that meshes beautifully with his behind-the-scenes leadership style. Peter is much happier supporting nearby, acting as a soundboard by analysing challenges from an emotionally distanced perspective that helps give direction for all members of the Hewshott community to move a project forward. In doing so, he empowers a team of leaders who have opinions, aren’t afraid to take responsibility, make big decisions and learn from their mistakes. For Peter, it’s about creating opportunity and supporting constant improvement, true to the Hewshott ethos, believe in better. Better innovation, better design, better execution, better engagement, better experience, better value. Peter knows the company has built its reputation on delivering better, every time. And while the stakes are high, he sleeps easy at night knowing fulfilling that promise comes naturally – because the teams he’s helped shape believe in better too.