Mark Paulton

Mark Paulton is an experienced contractor management professional currently serving as the Contractor Management Superintendent for Major Projects at South32 since October 2015. In this role, Mark oversees the Contractor Management team globally, ensuring compliance with systems of work and governance across project execution. Previous positions at South32 include Study Lead for the Hotham North Development PFS and Supply Global Category Lead for Major Capital Projects, managing substantial budgets and vendor relationships across various regions. With a strong background in commercial management and project execution from prior roles at OSD Pty Ltd, Nacap Australia Pty Ltd, and other organizations, Mark possesses expertise in strategic planning, contract negotiation, and risk management. Mark holds a BSc in Manufacturing Systems Engineering and Management from King's College London and a certificate in Financial Management and Project Investment Analysis.