Motive customers are the backbone of the physical economy, and we’re committed to helping those businesses improve their safety, productivity, and profitability. That’s why we’re excited to announce the appointment of Chirag Shah as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With nearly two decades of experience in strategic finance and operational leadership, Chirag is poised to play a pivotal role in strengthening Motive’s financial operations as the company continues to scale, innovate, and deliver more value to our customers.
A strong foundation for continued growth
This leadership change comes on the heels of a period of remarkable growth for Motive, which has seen a surge in demand for its suite of AI-powered solutions, including Driver Safety, Fleet Management, Equipment Monitoring, and Spend Management. Recently, Motive has welcomed several major customers, including FedEx Freight, CRH Canada, CoolSys, Inframark, Mavis Tires & Brakes, and Lumen, to its growing roster.
Motive’s Co-founder and CEO Shoaib Makani shared his excitement about Chirag’s addition to the team, stating, “With the addition of Chirag to the Motive team, Motive will double down on scaling operations to meet the growing demand for our Driver Safety, Fleet Management, Equipment Monitoring, and Spend Management solutions,” said Motive co-founder and CEO Shoaib Makani. “Chirag’s deep experience leading high-growth organizations will play a critical role in guiding Motive’s next phase of growth and advancing our mission to empower the people who run physical operations with tools to make their work safer, more productive, and more profitable.”
A proven leader in high-growth companies
Chirag Shah joins Motive after a successful tenure as CFO at Kong, where he helped the company triple its annual recurring revenue and streamline operations for greater efficiency. His leadership was instrumental in securing a successful fundraise at an increased valuation. Prior to Kong, Chirag was CFO at Cornerstone OnDemand, where he played a key role in scaling the company’s ARR from less than $30 million to nearly $900 million. He also oversaw Cornerstone’s IPO in 2011 and helped guide the company through a $5.2 billion take-private transaction in 2021.
Chirag’s extensive background in both scaling businesses and leading strategic financial initiatives will be a great asset as Motive looks to broaden its impact on industries worldwide. “Motive is uniquely positioned to transform the operations of the businesses that fuel the global economy due to its leadership in AI, its unmatched customer experience, and its ability to bring safety, operations, and finance teams together by working together within a single platform,” says Motive Chief Finance Officer Chirag Shah. “I’m excited to work with Shoaib and the team to expand these solutions across industries worldwide.”
Looking ahead
As Motive grows, we’re more committed than ever to our mission of empowering businesses with cutting-edge AI solutions to streamline operations, improve safety, and enhance profitability. With Chirag Shah leading the financial strategy, Motive is well-positioned to continue its rapid growth and meet the evolving needs of its customers.
The future of operations is integrated, data-driven, and safer—and Motive is primed to lead the way. Stay tuned for more exciting updates as we continue to revolutionize the way businesses manage their operations.
