Horwath HTL New Zealand expands team with two highly accomplished industry experts
Auckland, 24 October 2025
Horwath HTL New Zealand, the country’s leading independent advisory firm for the hospitality, tourism, and leisure sectors, has announced the appointment of Daniel Oh and Douglas Drummond as Directors. Both bring specialised expertise in the hospitality, tourism, and leisure industries.
The appointments enhance Horwath HTL’s capability across New Zealand and the Pacific, broadening its expertise in hospitality performance, destination development, and sustainable tourism investment.
Daniel Oh brings over 20 years of leadership experience across hotel operations, finance, and development. Most recently Vice President of Operations for Accor Hotels New Zealand and Fiji, he was instrumental in driving growth and operational excellence across a portfolio of luxury and economy brands. Earlier, as Director of Finance for Accor Hotels across New Zealand, Fiji, and French Polynesia, he guided feasibility and financial strategy and governance for a regional portfolio of circa NZD $1 billion in assets.
Daniel Oh said: “I am genuinely excited to be joining Horwath HTL, the world’s leading hospitality, tourism, and leisure advisory network. The tourism and leisure sectors across New Zealand and the Pacific are evolving rapidly. Horwath HTL’s local depth and global scale position us ideally to support that transformation, and I’m eager to help our clients capitalise on emerging trends and long-term growth opportunities”.
Douglas Drummond is a hospitality, tourism, and leisure professional with over 25 years of global experience dedicated to elevating travel and tourism while honouring the world’s diverse ecosystems and cultures. He has held senior regional and directorial roles with leading hospitality and lifestyle organisations including Soho House, Aman Resorts, and the Esalen Institute, where he helped redefine the relationship between quality hospitality, community wellbeing, and environmental stewardship.
As a Director at Horwath HTL New Zealand, Douglas specialises in destination development, wellbeing strategy, and sustainable business design. His consulting work aligns financial performance with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, helping clients position their hotels, resorts, and destinations for long-term success.
A graduate of the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration, Douglas’s work reflects a forward-thinking approach to hospitality, where elevated guest experiences, genuine wellbeing, and sustainability are integrated pathways to enduring value.
Douglas Drummon said: “I’m excited to contribute my experience in hospitality, wellbeing, and destination development to Horwath HTL’s continued success. New Zealand has a unique opportunity to redefine what quality hospitality and sustainable tourism can look like globally.”
Horwath HTL New Zealand said the appointments signal its continued investment in local expertise and international capability.
Horwath HTL New Zealand’s principals, Stephen Hamilton and Wim Ruepert, said:
“We’re thrilled to welcome Daniel and Douglas to the team. They embody the qualities that define Horwath HTL — strategic insight, practical expertise, and a commitment to sustainable outcomes. Their combined insight strengthens our ability to help clients unlock new opportunities with confidence.”
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