Leslie Hansen Scott

Leslie Hansen Scott is an established expert in IT leadership and strategic consulting, currently serving as an Executive Partner in Artificial Intelligence at Gartner, where guidance is provided to senior IT leaders on digital transformation and AI technology challenges. Prior to this role, Leslie founded and led Coral Ring Consulting, focusing on agile strategies and value-driven planning. As the former Senior Vice President and CIO at Chief, Leslie acted as a mentor to senior executives on innovation and strategy. Extensive experience includes a tenure as Vice President of IT Business Operations at Stanley Black & Decker, overseeing a significant global IT organization, and various leadership positions at Marriott International, where Leslie drove technology management and strategic initiatives across substantial IT budgets. Educational qualifications include an MBA in Marketing and Finance from the University of Maryland and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Virginia Tech.