Miguel A. Paya-Marin
Divisional Head of Strategic Projects & Innovation @Kingspan Light + Air
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WORK HISTORY
Divisional Head of Strategic Projects & Innovation @Kingspan Light + Air
GB
Major Projects included Kuwait international airport’s £18M skylights, SHEVs and Louvers. Roles within “Client’s Construction Management team”. Remit included managing an international team, programme management, procurement, early warnings, product development, certifications, testing, safety & innovation.Responsible for divisional strategic innovation including Planet passionate projects & BIM configurator.
EDUCATION
Universitat d'Alacant
MSc Materials, Water & Soil, Engineering
Queen's University Belfast
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Civil Engineering
Cotes Baixes Institut.
BSc Cad Designer, Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CAD
Universitat d'Alacant
BSc (Hons) Building Engineering, Architecture
Ulster University
BSc (Hons) Architectural technology & management, Architecture
SKILLS
ABOUT MIGUEL A. PAYA-MARIN
Experienced International Projects Director with deep expertise in Daylighting, Smoke Ventilation Systems, and Building Envelope Innovation, with a proven track record delivering complex, high‑value infrastructure projects across global markets.With a strong engineering foundation and advanced capability in Energy Modelling, Building Performance Software, and BIM, I have spent my career at the intersection of Architecture, Technology, and Innovation, driving smarter and more sustainable building solutions.Holding a PhD in Technology Innovation from Queen’s University Belfast, I bring both technical depth and strategic leadership to multidisciplinary teams.Currently serving as Divisional Head of Strategic Projects & Innovation at Kingspan Light + Air, I lead major programs across Europe and the Middle East, where I am actively overseeing and delivering a growing portfolio of landmark developments – including new airports, industrial hubs, logistics centres, and advanced façade and rooflight systems across the UAE, KSA, Oman, Qatar and beyond.My work is focused on:Delivering large‑scale airport and transportation projects integrating advanced daylighting and life‑safety solutionsLeading innovation programs and technology adoption to enhance product performance and sustainabilitySupporting regional growth through strategic project development and collaboration with architects, consultants and contractorsEnsuring technical excellence, compliance, and world‑class project execution across all Middle East deploymentsPassionate about future‑ready construction, digitalization, and high‑performance building systems, I remain committed to advancing solutions that enhance safety, efficiency, and architectural quality at scale.
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