Dave Scott brings over twenty years of marketing expertise as the Global Head of Marketing Strategy and Operations at Amazon Web Services. His distinguished career includes senior executive positions at leading software companies such as Amazon, Twitter, Honeywell, Peoplesoft, and AT&T. Scott is widely recognized for his proficiency in digital marketing, integrated marketing, and growth marketing, with additional expertise in branding, public relations, social media, advertising, and digital media. Dave has balanced roles in large corporations and dynamic startups throughout his professional journey. He has served as a C-level executive at multiple Fortune 500 companies and has been the Chief Marketing Officer for several VC-backed startups that were successfully acquired. His entrepreneurial ventures include founding and selling three venture-backed companies, showcasing his ability to drive growth and innovation. Scott's dedication to marketing is further reflected in his authorship of two bestselling books: "The New Rules of Lead Generation: Proven Strategies to Maximize Marketing ROI" and "The Essentials of Small Business Marketing," published by HarperCollins. He also imparts his knowledge as a lecturer in growth marketing at UC Berkeley's Haas Business School and is a sought-after speaker at marketing conferences worldwide. His contributions to the marketing industry have earned him several prestigious awards, including "CMO of the Year" and "Marketer of the Year." Dave holds dual bachelor's degrees in computer science and political philosophy from The College of William and Mary and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Robert Toigo scholar and graduated with distinction. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Dave Scott serves as an independent board member at CM Group and is actively involved with the alumni board of his alma mater. His previous board memberships include Goodwill, the Boys and Girls Club of Seattle, and the Data Marketing Association. In 2007, he was honored with a place on the Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list. Besides his professional achievements, Scott is a competitive board game enthusiast, holding the 7th rank globally in the game Risk by Milton Bradley.