Fletcher Building CEO Ross Taylor on tough times and industry innovation

With a global pandemic, supply chain challenges, rampant inflation and labour shortages, it’s been a tough couple of years for the building business—even at the big end of town. Fletcher Building (FBU) CEO Ross Taylor joins Frances Cook to find out whether the industry’s turned a corner, why FBU’s strategy is all about sustainability and why people keep asking about his career batting average.  Shared Lunch is a conversation with experts, CEOs, and you. Each week we alternate between an interview with a company leader and an industry deep dive. Episodes are hosted by BusinessDesk journalists including Frances Cook and Dan Brunskill. Brought to you by Sharesies, with BusinessDesk Appearance on Shared Lunch is not an endorsement by Sharesies of the views of the presenters, guests, or the entities they represent. Their views are their own. Shared Lunch is not financial advice. We recommend talking to a licensed financial adviser. You should review relevant product disclosure documents before deciding to invest. Investing involves risk. You might lose the money you start with. Content is current at the time. Shared Lunch is for a New Zealand audience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.