Brett Forer New CDO at EVT Hotels Asia Pacific
EVT Hotels appoints Brett Forer as Chief Development Officer Asia Pacific to lead hotel expansion and development strategy across the region.
Punita Thakur 
EVT has appointed Brett Forer as Chief Development Officer, Hotels & Resorts – Asia Pacific, a newly created role focused on accelerating the company’s regional hotel expansion strategy. Forer joins with nearly two decades of experience at Accor, where he led network growth across multiple market segments in the Pacific.
Brett Forer New CDO at EVT Hotels and Resorts
In his new position, Brett Forer will lead development initiatives across EVT’s Hotels & Resorts portfolio in Asia Pacific. His responsibilities include building a strong pipeline of hotel projects and supporting the company’s expansion across key markets in the region.
The role has been created as part of EVT’s strategy to scale its hotel presence and strengthen its development capabilities. It focuses on driving growth through structured development planning and partnerships.
Focus on Development Pipeline and Partnerships
Brett Forer will work on expanding EVT’s hotel footprint by developing relationships with partners and identifying growth opportunities. His mandate includes supporting asset-light expansion models and advancing franchise and management agreements.
The position also involves aligning development initiatives with the company’s broader business objectives across its Hotels & Resorts portfolio. This includes ensuring consistent execution across markets and strengthening long-term value creation.
Experience at Accor and Industry Background
Prior to joining EVT, Forer spent nearly 20 years at Accor, where he was responsible for driving network expansion across various hospitality segments. His work focused on scaling hotel portfolios through management and franchise-led growth strategies.
His experience spans multiple markets in the Pacific region, providing exposure to diverse development environments and operational models. This background supports his ability to manage complex hotel expansion strategies.
His track record includes building relationships with owners and partners while delivering portfolio growth aligned with market demand.
Leadership Perspective on Appointment
Norman Arundel, Director of Hotels & Resorts, said the appointment reflects the company’s confidence in growth opportunities across Asia Pacific. He added that Forer’s experience and commercial understanding will support the company’s expansion plans.
Forer stated that EVT’s portfolio and owner-operator approach were key factors in his decision to join. He noted that the role offers an opportunity to shape a development pipeline focused on long-term value for the business and its partners.
Company Context and Strategy
EVT continues to position its Hotels & Resorts division as a core component of its business strategy. The company is focused on maximising value through expansion, development, and portfolio growth across Asia Pacific.
The appointment of Brett Forer aligns with EVT’s approach to strengthening its development leadership and advancing its regional growth agenda. Development roles remain central to scaling hotel portfolios in competitive international markets.
With a dedicated leadership position overseeing expansion, EVT aims to build a structured pipeline that supports its long-term presence in the Asia Pacific hospitality sector.
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