How The Outsider Became Construction's Top Boss

摘要

Paul Drechsler was recently asked whether he had fallen in love with the construction industry after five years at the helm of Wates.rnThe 52-year-old chief executive joined the family-owned firm in September 2004 after 24 years with chemicals giant ICI. Last week he was crowned chief executive of the year at the 2009 Building Awards.rn"It's a bit difficult for an Irishman to talk about his feelings like that," he joked.rnDespite artfully avoiding the question, he still exudes a newcomer's wonderment at the industry's ability to change landscapes and lives.