Malcolm has been involved in the contracting industry his whole life, including nearly 20 years in forestry roading and civil construction. Prior to joining Edridge Contracting in 2001 he held a variety of roles within Gough Cat including heavy diesel mechanic through to management roles nationally and as Branch Manager for the Marlborough / Nelson region.

Malcolm is currently the chairman of the Nelson / Marlborough Branch of the CCNZ which allows him to keep his finger on the pulse of the civil industry. As the Managing Director, Malcolm oversees the business as a whole and works closely with his managers to ensure operations run safely, smoothly and efficiently. He is actively involved in managing client relationships and is supported by an experienced leadership team.