The principal development team is headed by Richmond Paynter.

Richmond has been involved in property development and construction in New Zealand and Australia for more than 35 years. In 1980 he purchased the family building business, which he listed as a public company in 1986 as Paynter Corporation. 

Richmond's companies have been involved in many development and construction projects throughout New Zealand, and Australia

Richmond has been involved in the formation and management of three New Zealand based Public Companies. This involved strategic analysis, capital raising and listing on the New Zealand Stock Exchange.