Expertise in Civil Construction
Paul Bisset | Managing Director
Paul is an experienced infrastructure and civil construction leader with more than 30 years' experience across project delivery, commercial management, business leadership and governance throughout the lower South Island.
Starting his career in Central Otago in surveying and progressing through project engineering and project management, Paul has worked across almost every level of the contracting industry. His career has included senior leadership roles with Fulton Hogan, where he led its Central Otago regional business and major infrastructure projects, and later as Chief Executive of Whitestone Contracting.
Paul's experience spans civil construction, earthworks, three waters, surfacing, road construction and maintenance, land development and major infrastructure delivery. He has led businesses with annual revenues exceeding $100 million, teams of several hundred people, and major project portfolios valued at up to $70 million.
Alongside his operational experience, Paul brings strong commercial, contractual and governance capability. He served six years on the Civil Contractors New Zealand National Executive Council, including chairing its Audit and Risk Committee, and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Directors.
Based in Cromwell and with deep connections throughout Central Otago and the lower South Island, Paul established Lindis Projects to provide clients with experienced leadership, independent advice and practical delivery across infrastructure projects, businesses and governance. His approach is practical and collaborative, drawing on the perspective gained from having worked as a contractor, project leader, business executive and director.
Above all, Paul brings a straightforward, values-based approach built around integrity, respect and humility, with a strong belief that successful projects and businesses come from good people, sound relationships and clear decision-making.