Alastair Blenkin is a values–driven leader transforming construction procurement across Australia, New Zealand and the UK through his role as CEO of ProcurePro.
Beginning his career with law firm MinterEllison, Blenkin pivoted to entrepreneurship in 2017 as a participant in the UQ Ventures iLab Accelerator program. His first start-up was Hyra iQ, an AI-powered digital contract negotiation and management platform.
He then launched ProcurePro in 2021 – a category defining, nationally recognised procurement platform now used by top builders, powering over $80 billion in construction value.
Blenkin’s innovative leadership earned him the 2024 Brisbane Young Entrepreneur – Technology Award. He was also named in the Queensland 40 under 40 awards in 2023 and Airwallex’s Top 20 UK Step Changers for 2024.
Blenkin generously shares his talents as a mentor to other founders, including through continued involvement with the UQ Ventures program.
"What I love most about the work I do today is the impact. Construction employs 10% of the world and shapes every part of our lives – the schools we learn in, the homes we live in, the hospitals we heal in, the roads we travel on."
