Scott Wilson serves as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer at Ryan. In this role, he leads Ryan’s process and project management teams, driving enterprise-wide transformation and long-term strategic direction to help the Firm accelerate its growth and improve its operational effectiveness.
Based in Ryan’s Plano, Texas headquarters, Scott brings more than two decades of strategic leadership expertise. He has a proven track record of developing and executing opportunities from boardrooms to front lines that grow businesses, cultivate innovation, and instill accountability.
Prior to joining Ryan, Scott served as the chief underwriting and investment officer at a financial services and technology company where he led the creation of a cutting-edge, technology-enabled business unit, introducing digital processes that cut transaction times from months to days while delivering returns well above expectations. Previously, he led strategy for a multinational alternative asset investment firm while also leading a $1 billion private equity portfolio, as well as serving on the boards of more than a half-dozen companies. Scott began his career at McKinsey & Company where he advised Fortune 500 clients on growth and operational excellence.
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree in management, graduating summa cum laude, and a Master of Business Administration degree in management, graduating with honors, both from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.