Danielle Richardson

Owner and Director – Laundy Hotels

Danielle Richardson is an owner and director of Laundy Hotels, one of Australia’s largest privately owned hospitality groups, with a portfolio spanning more than 55 pubs, accommodation hotels and media interests. Bringing a strong background in beverage marketing, brand strategy and commercial leadership, Danielle plays a key role in shaping the group’s next chapter — balancing the values of a fourth-generation family business with modern thinking around customer experience, technology, marketing, people and venue innovation. Known for her practical, energetic and future-focused approach, Danielle is passionate about preserving the role of pubs as community hubs while ensuring they continue to evolve with changing consumer expectations, workforce pressures and the opportunities created by digital and AI-driven hospitality.