Speaker Bio
Scott's primary responsibility to Mars, Incorporated is to help drive business objectives through the development of IT strategy and the deployment of solutions and services.
Starting in January 2021, Scott serves as the Global Digital Plants Director for Mars Wrigley. He is responsible for building and leading the delivery of digital transformation within Mars Wrigley’s global manufacturing footprint. Focused on unlocking manufacturing data, coupled with Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, to deliver digital twin solutions that drive reduction in non-quality costs while increasing production line capacity. Prior to this, Scott served as the Mars Wrigley Confectionary Market CIO, responsible for Latin America and Canada. He was part of the Global segment IT Leadership team and sat on all regional business leadership teams for Brazil, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central America, and Canada.
Previously, Scott held IT leadership roles in Mars at their Corporate headquarters and various positions leading the support, development, and deployment of business system solutions for Mars for over 24 years.
He currently lives in New Jersey with his wife Melissa and their 17-year-old son Max who plays ice hockey. In his spare time, Scott is an avid golfer with a single-digit handicap. His passion for the sport led him to serve as the chairman of the House and Membership and Marketing Committees at Lake Mohawk Golf Club, and currently serves as Club President.