Peggy Newquist
Vice President, Learning & Development Clune Construction Company
Peggy Kenealy Newquist is Vice President and Director of Learning & Development at Clune Construction, where she leads initiatives focused on leadership development, workforce growth, and building high-performing teams. With more than 25 years of experience spanning construction, corporate real estate, project management, and global operations, Peggy brings a unique blend of industry expertise and talent development leadership. She is also the founder of Constructing Opportunity, a consultancy dedicated to leadership development, gender awareness, and soft skills training for the AEC industry. A passionate educator, speaker, and diversity advocate, Peggy is committed to helping individuals and organizations unlock their full potential through continuous learning and inclusive leadership.
Seminars
- Launching a formal high-potential development program during a period of significant organizational growth, creating a structured pathway to prepare future leaders before they reach officer-level positions and strengthen the company’s long-term leadership pipeline
- Moving beyond informal nominations by establishing clear selection criteria, leadership expectations, accountability measures, and executive alignment, while learning valuable lessons about participant readiness, program design, and what predicts leadership success
- Accelerating leadership readiness through a cohort-based experience combining executive mentoring, leadership assessments, coaching, capstone projects, peer accountability, and practical application, with participants already progressing into officer-level development programs and key leadership roles
Join both speakers for an interactive audience-led Q&A designed to unpack the strategies, challenges, and lessons behind their approaches to leadership development, succession planning, and high-potential talent acceleration. Ask your questions, compare perspectives, and gain deeper insight into what it takes to successfully drive change in this area
