PGAV promotes Hui Chen and Dan O’Neill to VP

PGAV, a global leader in the planning and design of unique destinations, has promoted Hui Chen and Dan O’Neill to the position of vice president. In these new roles, they will play a key part in furthering the company's business development initiatives.

The promotions elevate PGAV's capacity to support its clients from concept to realisation, with integrated expertise, strategic acumen, and hands-on leadership.

Chen and O’Neill will help bolster client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead projects, drawing on their extensive design knowledge, strategic thinking, and collaborative leadership.

With skill in connecting big ideas with practical delivery, they are positioned to thoughtfully expand PGAV’s reach while ensuring that each new opportunity aligns with the company's values, creativity, and dedication to exceptional visitor experiences.

Sensitivity & strategic insight

Chen's collaborative, client-focused approach to architecture is rooted in her conviction that the strongest projects result from working closely with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Hui Chen

By carefully monitoring policy shifts and development trends throughout Asia, Chen acts as a crucial link between PGAV and international clients, especially within the destination and hospitality sectors.

Knowledge of guest behaviour, cultural influences, and regional expectations enables Chen to lead projects with sensitivity and strategic insight. This approach enhances PGAV’s presence and relationships across the Asian market while further advancing the company’s global vision.

"I’m truly excited to step into this new role and continue contributing to the incredible work we do at PGAV," says Chen.

"I deeply believe that our projects are the result of a close partnership between our clients and design teams, where every idea, insight, and challenge is shared and shaped together.

"This promotion provides me with the opportunity to further strengthen those relationships, ensuring each project reflects the values and aspirations of all involved.

"I look forward to collaborating closely with both our clients and teams to bring inspiring and culturally relevant experiences to life."

Trusted creative leader

With extensive experience across PGAV's sectors, O’Neill will continue to draw on his rare mix of creativity, storytelling, and technical skill to create outdoor environments, foster client relationships, explore new business opportunities in landscape architecture, and support the company’s internal talent.

Dan O’Neill

O’Neill’s capacity to collaborate from early visioning and planning to detailed delivery has built a reputation as a trusted partner and an inspiring leader who ensures that ideas are aligned across disciplines and executed with clarity and artisanship.

"I am immensely excited about this opportunity to continue to grow PGAV and continue to deliver on the high standards we hold ourselves to as a company," says O'Neill.

"I look forward to further delivering unique experiences and exciting moments for families and guests who visit destinations around the world, creating unforgettable memories."

John Kasman, principal at PGAV, says: "Hui and Dan exemplify the kind of leadership that directly benefits our clients.

"Their ability to combine strategic insight, design excellence, and collaboration across markets, disciplines, and project phases allows us to better serve our clients from early vision through delivery.

"These promotions reflect the value they bring to our teams, our partners, and the work we do together.”

Earlier this month, PGAV looked back at some of its 2025 highlights, including immersive zoo and marine experiences, water park firsts, and an innovative aviation museum master plan.