Ep 4 | From Boots to Boardroom with Neil Shah | Construction Finance Management | KYRO AI

In this engaging episode of From Boots to Boardroom, host Hari Vasudevan sits down with Neil Shah, President and CEO of CFMA, to explore the evolving role of financial professionals in construction, the impact of data and AI on the industry, and how building a culture of empathy and connection is vital for success. Together, they discuss the challenges and opportunities facing construction, including talent shortages, mental health, field-to-office collaboration, and what the future holds for the next generation of industry leaders.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

- Neil Shah's journey from aerospace and facility management to leading CFMA and driving change in construction finance.

- The expanding CFO role in construction-covering risk, talent, technology, and more than just accounting.

- Mental health awareness, suicide prevention, and why these are critical issues for the industry and CFMA.

- Real strategies for bridging field and office gaps, building operational trust and empathy.

- How technology and data-especially AI-are reshaping construction finance, workforce needs, and the industry's future.

About Our Guest:

Neil Shah is the President and CEO of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), bringing three decades of global leadership experience across construction, real estate, and technology sectors. Neil has steered CFMA’s growth since 2023, focusing on industry transformation, inclusive community building, and advancing financial management in construction. Previously, Neil led major initiatives at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), enhancing industry value and advocacy across the Americas and worldwide.

Follow Neil Shah here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilshah9/

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