Our Team Member

Paul Verhesen

As a strategic advisor for KV’s private equity team, Paul leverages over three decades of leadership and expertise in the construction industry to drive the expansion of KV’s private equity group into building products acquisitions. With a background as the former President & CEO of a commercial, industrial, and institutional general contractor business spanning Western and Northern Canada, Paul brings a wealth of experience to his role. His visionary leadership, coupled with a deep respect for colleagues, fosters an environment where clients, trades, and employees can thrive. 

A graduate of the University of Alberta in Civil Engineering with a minor in Construction Engineering, Paul is actively engaged on numerous advisory boards and corporate boards of directors, sharing his expertise with private companies. Additionally, he dedicates time to his family’s business, where he collaborates with his son on investments in real estate, private asset lending, and technology ventures. Paul also is a venture partner at a venture firm based out of Silicon Valley. 

Paul's dedication to community building extends beyond the business realm as he volunteers for various non-profit organizations in Edmonton. Currently serving on the NAIT Board of Governors, University Hospital Foundation Board of Trustees, and the Edmonton Global Board, Paul remains committed to making a positive impact in his community. 

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