Overview
A member of the SMA leadership team, Scott is a seasoned IR professional with more than 25 years of experience in strategic financial communications for companies across all sectors of the economy. Known for his writing and editing skills, Scott specializes in working with executive leadership teams to develop clear and compelling messaging that differentiates their organizations and their brands. Scott is a former business journalist who worked for daily newspapers in Florida, North Carolina and Ohio. He received a B.A. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Expertise
Investor Relations, Transaction Communications, Speechwriting, Media Preparation and Executive Coaching
Since joining SMA in 1996, Scott has strategically guided management teams and helped them tell their companies’ stories during a diverse range of events such as IPOs, financings, activist fights, M&A transactions, turnarounds and corporate repositionings. He helps clients define their business strategy, communicate their long-term growth objectives and attract the attention of analysts and investors.
- Won the prestigious New England Bell Ringer Award for Best in Show for an Investor/Financial Relations Campaign.
- Generated media placements for clients in national and global publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Financial Times.
- Planned and implemented successful investor days for dozens of clients.
Did you know?
Scott is an avid Boston sports fan; his most memorable sports experience was attending the Bruins’ comeback win in Game 7 of the 2018 NHL playoffs.
