Paul D. DePenning

Paul DePenning is a visionary leader dedicated to new thought in Construction. His primary vision is ‘the art of the possible’ balanced by a root-cause focused approach. This method transforms project-based symptoms into organizational, collaborative solutions. As Senior Vice President of Life Sciences, with more than 43 years of success in the global construction industry, his top priority is strong personnel development and wellness in full project team delivery. Recognized for his leadership and industry foresight, Paul’s passion is maximizing the success of every person that crosses his path, both personally and professionally. Working with organizations that benefit human welfare, Paul has also been instrumental in supporting children in overseas communities through his The Kid’s Project organization. Paul’s deep expertise, combined with his tenacious commitment to continuous improvement, has fueled his purpose in developing new and efficient processes. Projects completed include direct management of biopharmaceutical manufacturing projects, supporting at least 30+ clients, with budgets as high as $6B. Paul plays a critical role in Clayco’s state-of-the-art life sciences projects and growing the company’s life sciences business unit.