Paul Linton

Paul has a background in international business and economic development in both the private and public sectors. He has held senior positions with MetService of New Zealand, Airways New Zealand , New Zealand Trade & Enterprise and Objective Corporation.

He has also held a number of roles as New Zealand’s trade commissioner in Australia, Asia and the Pacific.

His industry background spans a wide range of technology organisations – incorporating software, data, science, engineering and manufacturing.

Paul runs the Research & Technical Services divisions of Callaghan Innovation employing New Zealand’s leading scientists and engineers who provide R&D, product prototyping and innovation services. These divisions include Biotechnology, Advanced Manufacturing, IoT and Data Solutions, and Advanced Materials. Paul also runs the commercial businesses of Callaghan Innovation. These include export businesses KiwiStar Optics, GlycoSyn and the Measurement Standards Laboratory (MSL) of New Zealand.