Paul Verhesen

Keynote Speaker | Edmonton, Alberta

CEO, Innovation
Team and Employee Management Expert

Paul Verhesen Expertise Business Growth, Customer Service & Experience, Brand Strategy & Storytelling, Employee Management, Employee Retention, Employee Engagement, Business Management and Business Leadership.

Paul Verhesen

About Paul Verhesen

Paul Verhesen is the former CEO of Clark Builders, which had been recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies and one of "Canada’s Top Employers". Paul Verhesen contributes his time, energy, and expertise to guide the business of building through a collaborative model that inspires the best out of those he works with.

Paul Verhesen Videos

CCA96th: CCInnovations ready to lead the charge

2017 Eca Claude Alston Award Winner • Paul Verhesen

Paul Verhesen Interviews & Podcasts

PAUL VERHESEN BIOGRAPHY

Paul Verhesen is the President & CEO of Clark Builders, which has been recognized as one of Canada’s best-managed companies since 2007 and since 2008 as one of Canada’s Top Employers. He has been successful in effectively aligning the needs of diverse teams, which has resulted in bigger profits, synergized teams and staff that are committed to their work and the business. His passions include construction, innovation and relationships. Paul Verhesen holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, majoring in Construction, from the University of Alberta, and maintains his Professional Engineering Certification with the APEGA.

Verhesen’s strategic vision for the company has fostered an environment of continuous improvement, sustainable growth and collaboration, with a focus on leveraging technical innovation in the areas of operational process improvement (Lean Construction), self-performed work, and Building Information Modelling (BIM). In 2011, Paul Verhesen led Clark Builders seamlessly through the transition of ownership to see Turner Construction become a major partner in a company that remains 49% employee-owned with full operational control. The future looks bright for Clark Builders as it plans to expand its reach, both geographically and in the markets that it serves.

With a vested interest in contributing to the ongoing development of the construction industry. In 2018, Paul Verhesen was the recipient of the Edmonton Construction Association Claude Alston Award. Recipients are recognized with ECA’s “Stanley Cup” for their extraordinary achievements and contributions to the Edmonton construction community and the City. Paul is a past Chair of the Alberta Construction Association, Go Productivity, and Canadian Construction Innovations, as well as a past Director of the Canadian Construction Association. In addition, an avid sports fan and dedicated volunteer, Mr Verhesen contributes his time, energy, and expertise to several professional and community organizations.

Paul Verhesen Topic Presentations

Paul Verhesen Edmonton, Alberta, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Leadership and Innovation: How to Drive Your Team to Success

Creating a Successful Team

The Challenges of Canada's Construction Industry Today

Paul Verhesen Books & Articles

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Paul Verhesen appointed board chair for Edmonton's Do North Events

Paul Verhesen Speaking Testimonials

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