Damien Scalzo

Damien Scalzo has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning various industries. Damien is currently employed at Mantel Group as a Strategic Account Principal. In this role, they are responsible for managing strategic accounts.

Prior to their current position, Damien worked at Startupbootcamp as a Startup Mentor where they provided consulting services to multiple startups, focusing on their overall pitch, business models, product strategies, and scalability. Damien also offered subject matter expertise in the financial services sector.

Damien also held the position of Group General Manager, Technology at Movigo Group. During their tenure, they oversaw the technology department's operations and strategy.

Before joining Movigo Group, Damien worked at Carsfast, a funded startup in the US. Their role involved enabling customers to source and finance cars using their mobile devices.

Damien has also served as the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Board Member for Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia and New Zealand. In this high-level position, they were responsible for delivering IT strategies, core system renewals, online insurance sales platforms, and managing cyber security.

Earlier in their career, Damien worked at Capgemini as a Senior Manager, where they sold and delivered complex multi-million dollar programs and developed IT strategies for clients based on their business needs.

Damien also held roles at Pitcher Partners and PricewaterhouseCoopers as a Senior Consultant.

Overall, Damien Scalzo has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a wealth of experience in various industries, particularly in technology, startups, and financial services.

Damien Scalzo earned a Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Computing from Monash University from 2000 to 2003. Damien also completed a Graduate Diploma Chartered Accountant from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand from 2004 to 2008.