Shawn Neumann is the Board Chair for First West Credit Union, a role he has held since 2011. Shawn’s current responsibilities include serving on the Government Relations and Partnership, and Human Resources committees. As Board Chair, Shawn is also an ex-officio member of all other committees.
Shawn’s academic credentials include an ICD.D designation and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History from Simon Fraser University.
A visionary in the tech industry, Shawn’s entrepreneurial spirit is matched by his commitment to the credit union movement. As Co-Founder & Partner of CBTW, he has orchestrated a pivotal shift from a multi-brand operation to a unified brand, targeting key sectors such as Financial Services, Industrial/Manufacturing, Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences, and Retail. Under his leadership, CBTW strives to become a globally recognized partner for innovative tech and business solutions, championing collaboration for a sustainable future. His previous tenure as a Partner at Versett showcased his strategic and technical acumen.
Shawn’s foundational role as the founder and CEO of Domain7 led to its expansive growth across Canada, the US, and the UK, complemented by the creation of Domain7 Studios. His efforts have been central to Domain7’s acclaim in driving human-centered transformation. Shawn’s strategic foresight has been instrumental in several pivotal credit union mergers and acquisitions, contributing to the formation and expansion of First West Credit Union to establish it as a benchmark in cooperative banking across Canada.
Shawn is eager to apply his expertise in leadership, strategy, organizational design, and technology to propel the credit union forward through this Central 1 Board of Directors opportunities. Shawn’s board competencies such as business growth, entrepreneurial leadership, and governance stand out as his professional hallmarks, and he believes these will be valuable contributors to Central 1’s future success.
Areas of Expertise: Credit Union Experience | Technology and Innovation | Emerging and Innovative Technology Business Experience | Financial Literacy and Acumen | Strategy and Strategic Planning Experience | ICD Designation
Professional Experience:
- D7 Ventures, Founder, Jan 2025 – Present
- CBTW, Global Strategy and Marketing Lead, Jan 2023 – Jan 2025
- CBTW, Co-Founder & Partner, Apr 2022 – Jan 2025
- Domain7, Founder & CEO, Dec 1996 – Apr 2022
Board Experience:
- First West Credit Union, Board Chair, Apr 2011 – Present
- LCC International University, Director, September 2024 – Present
- Peer Group 5, Chair, Feb 2017 – Feb 2021
- Civil Space, Co-Founder & Director (Past), Jul 2018 – Dec 2021
- CloudFactory, Director (Past), Mar 2013 – Jan 2016