Scott Snyder

Scott Snyder is a leading authority on digital transformation and AI, known for his work as an innovation strategist, author, educator and senior advisor to global organisations. He has spent more than thirty years helping leaders understand and apply emerging technologies, drawing on experience in corporate innovation, venture creation and digital strategy. His biggest achievement is his long-standing role as Senior Fellow at The Wharton School, where he has shaped the thinking of executives navigating rapid technological change.

Scott’s early career was built on a deep technical foundation. He earned his B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, a journey that shaped his analytical approach to solving complex technology challenges. These years also sparked his interest in how systems, people and strategy interact, which later became a hallmark of his advisory work. Early roles at GE, Martin Marietta and Lockheed Martin gave him hands-on experience in advanced programmes, from early wireless systems to digital technologies that would eventually redefine entire industries. Working within these engineering environments helped Scott understand the possibilities and limitations of emerging tech at a time when digital transformation had barely begun.

Scott has built an exceptional career across technology, business strategy and innovation. He co-founded Mobiquity, serving as its President and Chief Strategy Officer before becoming Chairman of its Advisory Board. He later acted as Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Safeguard Scientifics and served as Global Head of Digital and Innovation at Heidrick Consulting, guiding enterprise leaders on digital reinvention. More recently, he held the role of Chief Digital Officer at EVERSANA, accelerating digital transformation across the life sciences. His academic work includes long standing positions as Senior Fellow at Wharton and Adjunct Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania, and he has been recognised as a Digital Economy Project Fellow for the World Economic Forum. Scott serves on the Board of Directors at Fulton Financial Corporation, holds three patents for personalisation engines and is the author of ‘Your AI Life’ and co-author of ‘Goliath’s Revenge’. His ideas have featured in leading publications including WIRED, Forbes and The Wall Street Journal, and he has lectured at MIT, Duke, Georgia Tech, Babson and INSEAD.

Audiences hire Scott Snyder because he brings clarity to subjects that often feel overwhelming. He speaks on AI adoption, digital transformation, innovation strategy and the widening digital skills divide, offering leaders a clear view of both opportunity and responsibility. His talks help organisations understand how to use AI safely, how to inspire teams through disruption and how to remain competitive as technology moves faster each year. These topics matter to any organisation preparing for the next decade. Scott leaves audiences with practical tools, a more confident mindset and a clearer path through complexity.