Scott Wilson
Senior Vice President, Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer
Office
8101 Windrose Avenue
Suite 2000
Plano, TX 75024
972.934.0022Suite 2000
Plano, TX 75024
Overview
Scott Wilson is Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer for Ryan, where he leads the Firm’s process and project management teams and drives enterprise-wide transformation initiatives. Based at Ryan’s Plano headquarters, Scott is responsible for shaping long-term strategic direction and translating strategy into execution that accelerates growth and improves operational effectiveness across the Firm.
With more than two decades of experience as a strategic, financial, and operational leader, Scott has built a career aligning people, processes, and platforms around clear strategies that deliver measurable results. Prior to joining Ryan, he served as Chief Underwriting (Investment) Officer at The Beneficient Company Group, where he built a technology-enabled business unit and introduced digital processes that dramatically reduced transaction timelines while delivering strong investment returns. Earlier in his career, Scott led strategy and a $1 billion private equity portfolio at Highland Capital Management and advised Fortune 500 companies on growth and operational excellence at McKinsey & Company. His leadership is defined by disciplined execution, accountability, and a focus on building scalable organizations.
Education and Qualifications
Master of Business Administration, Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Science, Management, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Experience and Achievements
Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation and Strategy Officer, Ryan, Plano office
Leads enterprise transformation through process and project management execution
Drives long-term strategy to improve operational effectiveness and growth
Chief Underwriting (Investment) Officer, The Beneficient Company Group, L.P.
Led the creation of a cutting-edge, technology-enabled investment team from the ground up, introducing patent-pending processes that streamlined alternative asset exit options to 7 to 30 days, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction
Directed portfolio strategy and investment performance
Managing Director, Highland Capital Management, L.P.
Led firm strategy, spearheading expansion through M&A, reorganizing sales and marketing teams, and creating investor relations and media strategies
Managed a $1 billion private equity portfolio, transforming portfolio companies through M&A, operational growth initiatives, and strategic talent management
Engagement Manager, McKinsey & Company
Advised Fortune 500 clients on growth strategy and operational excellence
Led cross-functional teams delivering large-scale performance initiatives