Dave Scott Everyday Heroes

Dave Scott brings over twenty years of experience in the marketing sector to his current role as Global Head of Marketing Strategy and Operations at Amazon Web Services. His extensive background includes senior executive positions at leading software firms such as Amazon, Twitter, Honeywell, Peoplesoft, and AT&T, making him a well-regarded figure in digital marketing, integrated marketing, and growth marketing. His expertise spans branding, public relations, social media, advertising, and digital media. Dave has an impressive blend of corporate and startup experience. He has held C-level executive positions at multiple Fortune 500 companies and has served as Chief Marketing Officer at various VC-backed startups, guiding them to successful exits. Additionally, he has demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit by founding and successfully selling three venture-backed businesses. His commitment to marketing is further highlighted by his authorship of two bestselling books on growth marketing: "The New Rules of Lead Generation: Proven Strategies to Maximize Marketing ROI" and "The Essentials of Small Business Marketing," published by HarperCollins. Dave also imparts his knowledge by teaching growth marketing at UC Berkeley's Haas Business School and speaking at numerous international marketing conferences. Dave Scott's contributions to marketing have been recognized with several prestigious awards, 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, where he was a Robert Toigo scholar and graduated with distinction.