Neil Canales

Neil Canales, CPA, currently serves as Vice President of Finance at Airgas, where responsibilities include leadership in operational improvements, budgeting, forecasting, and enhancing profitability. Prior to this role, Neil held various positions at Air Liquide, culminating in the role of Chief Financial Officer, overseeing financial management, strategic planning, and risk management. Additional relevant experience includes roles as Financial Business Analyst and Commercial Business Analyst, where responsibilities encompassed financial analysis, investment management, and process improvements. Neil began their career with an internship at KPMG and holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from the University of Houston, as well as a Master's degree in Accounting from Sam Houston State University.