Neil Shah

Neil Shah is the President & CEO of CFMA, where he oversees CFMA's strategic development and is responsible for cultivating relationships with other construction industry organizations and partners. 

Previously, he served over 13 years at Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) as their Executive Director, Market Strategy, Growth & Engagement; Director of Strategic Partnerships; and Regional Managing Director, Americas where he was responsible for the presence, promotion, and position of RICS throughout the region. 

Prior to RICS, Neil spent over 20 years in business development and leadership roles in the aerospace, real estate services, and technology industries. He holds an MBA from Emory University and a MS in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as well as a BS in Aerospace Engineering and a BA in Economics from Boston University.