Dave Scott Evil Genius Games

David Scott is the Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy and Operations at Amazon Web Services (AWS), overseeing a $2 billion marketing budget. Dave Scott is also the founder and CEO of Evil Genius Games, a gaming company. With over 25 years of experience, David has led marketing initiatives in both large and mid-sized companies. He is recognized as a pioneer and expert in customer acquisition, digital transformation, and brand marketing.

David has held executive roles at several prominent companies, including Twitter, AT&T, Peoplesoft, Honeywell, and General Electric. Additionally, he has been involved with multiple venture-backed startups. As a serial entrepreneur, David has started and successfully sold three venture-backed companies. His approach combines entrepreneurial spirit with a growth-oriented mindset, which he brings to every project he undertakes.

Currently, David is an independent board member at CM Group and serves on the alumni board of his alma mater. He has also served on the boards of Goodwill, the Boys and Girls Club of Seattle, and the Data Marketing Association (DMA). His involvement in these organizations reflects his commitment to community service and professional development.

David's passion for growth and digital marketing is evident in his authorship of two bestsellers on customer acquisition and lead generation: The New Rules of Lead Generation: Proven Strategies to Maximize Marketing ROI and The Essentials of Small Business Marketing, both published by HarperCollins. He also imparts his knowledge through teaching digital marketing courses at San Diego State University and UC Berkeley's Haas Business School. David is a sought-after speaker at conferences worldwide and has provided consulting services to numerous businesses, advising them on their go-to-market strategies.

David has received several industry accolades, including "CMO of the Year" and "Marketer of the Year." He earned 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. At Wharton, he graduated as a Robert Toigo scholar and a Sol C Schneider scholar.

In 2007, David was honored with the Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40" award. Beyond his professional life, he is an avid board game enthusiast, competing in tournaments around the globe. He is ranked 7th worldwide in Milton Bradley's Risk board game.