Technology
Five Mounting Forces Disrupting the Construction Industry
Construction faces challenges with cost and schedule management, labor sourcing and matching supply to demand. Digitally empowered companies will lead the scope and shape of the construction industry’s future.
By Kelly Romano
July 3, 2019
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Technology
by Kelly Romano
Kelly Romano doesn’t just empathize with the needs of senior leaders driving innovation in multinational organizations, she mastered this role in a Fortune 50 technology company for decades. At Xinova, Kelly applies her worldly perspective and vast global network to acquisition strategies, venture design, private equity investments and advising executive management on growth strategies. Previously, Kelly spent nearly 32 years at United Technologies Corporation running several large global businesses driving operational strategies, advanced product development, innovation, M&A, organizational change and growth. She is Co-Chair of the Board of Directors of Potter Electric, and a board member of both Dorman Products and UGI.
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