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Finance Connect Podcast: Colin Tovey

Colin Tovey, MD of Resilient Management Solutions, joins Richard O'Donohue to discuss what AI really means for careers, skills and workforce planning across the equipment finance industry.
11/06/2026

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Will AI replace jobs across equipment finance or create new opportunities for those prepared to adapt?

That is the question explored in the concluding episode of the three-part AI special of the Finance Connect European Equipment Finance Podcast.

While much of the conversation around AI centres on workforce reductions and automation, Colin offers a more balanced view of how it’s being adopted across the asset finance, auto finance and equipment finance industries. He discusses where organisations are making progress with AI, where challenges remain and what it means for professionals at every stage of their careers.

The conversation explores:

  • Why AI adoption across equipment finance remains in its early stages despite widespread interest
  • The difference between improving operational efficiency and replacing jobs
  • The growing demand for professionals who combine industry expertise with technology and transformation skills
  • Opportunities for mid-career professionals and graduates
  • The future of transformation, implementation and AI-related roles

For professionals wondering how AI could affect their careers and for business leaders considering how to prepare their organisations for the future, this episode provides valuable insight into both the opportunities and challenges ahead.

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