David Scott is the Vice President of Global Marketing Strategy and Operations at Amazon Web Services (AWS), managing a $2 billion marketing budget. Over the past 25 years, he has earned a reputation for customer acquisition, digital transformation, and brand marketing expertise. Dave Scott is also the founder and CEO of Evil Genius Games, a gaming company.

David has held high-level marketing roles at major corporations, including Twitter, AT&T, Peoplesoft, Honeywell, and General Electric. His entrepreneurial journey is marked by the successful creation and sale of three venture-backed startups, demonstrating his capability to drive growth in various business settings.

In addition to his professional roles, David is an independent board member of CM Group and is active on the alumni board of his alma mater. He has previously served on the boards of Goodwill, the Boys and Girls Club of Seattle, and the Data Marketing Association (DMA), reflecting his commitment to community service and professional engagement.

David is the author of two bestselling marketing books: "The New Rules of Lead Generation: Proven Strategies to Maximize Marketing ROI" and "The Essentials of Small Business Marketing," both published by HarperCollins. He teaches digital marketing at San Diego State University and UC Berkeley's Haas Business School and is a sought-after speaker at global marketing conferences.

His industry contributions have been recognized with several awards, including "CMO of the Year" and "Marketer of the Year." David 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.

David was named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list in 2007. Outside of his professional life, he is an avid board game enthusiast, holding a seventh-place world ranking in Milton Bradley's Risk.

David's extensive experience spans over two decades and includes a profound understanding of digital, integrated, and growth marketing, branding, public relations, social media, advertising, and digital media. At AWS, he leverages his broad expertise to enhance global marketing initiatives, ensuring an impactful market presence and continual business growth.