Paul Lappin is an experienced company director and chairman, leading companies across a diverse range of sectors including tourism, events and hospitality, bio-technology and commercial sectors. Paul is a Director of Australian Grand Prix Corporation and the PGA Australia (Professional Golfers Association). He previously served as Chairman of ASX listed Polynovo Ltd (PNV) (formerly Metabolic Pharmaceuticals Ltd), and the privately held UCI Pty Ltd, and was a director of the Melbourne Fashion Festival.

As an experienced chartered accountant, Paul ran a boutique advisory company, providing advice to a range of large businesses, state governments and national research organisations following a number of years working for PriceWaterhouse Coopers in Australia and North America.