Scot Faulkner is a distinguished global executive and strategic transformation expert based in the Washington, DC area, with an illustrious career spanning public service, academia, and private sector leadership.
As the inaugural Chief Administrative Officer of the U.S. House of Representatives, he instituted groundbreaking reforms that restored the integrity of House operations, leading to sustained savings of $5.5 billion by consolidating and aligning 45 operating units with 12 layers of management down to 7 offices and 2 layers of management, while dramatically improving services and quality. This revolutionary operational approach was emulated by 44 national parliaments worldwide. His bestselling memoir, “Naked Emperors,” provides an incisive narrative on these reforms and is widely utilized in academic circles for its vivid portrayal of legislative processes.
In the private sector, Scot has led strategic transformations in large complex companies, achieving significant and sustainable results:
§ $13 billion saved for Qatar Petroleum through strategic operational reforms.
§ $100 million cost reduction realized for Hershey Foods by rebuilding operations after downsizing.
$91.6 million saved for ConAgra, reduced rework from 6.2% to 3%, operational downtime 43%, and employee turnover 60%, improved plant efficiency 43% by streamlining processes.
§ Grew profits 100% and market share 400% for top 50 Egyptian companies through leadership training, operational audits, and process / quality improvements as part of contract with USAID and participating firms.
§ Reduced manufacturing cycle times 28% and downtime 50%, while enhancing quality 16% by sharing internal best practices to coach and develop high-performance teams for O’Cedar.
§ Increased gross revenue 27% and market share 11% for IntelliDyne by designing and deploying unique analysis methods supporting strategic planning and marketing processes.
§ As Global Practice Leader for the American Management Association, doubled profitability by establishing global control of intellectual property, creating more agility among faculty, and realigning global operations that included 66% reduction in go to market time.
§ As Global Practice Leader for the American Management Association, expanded global market share 30% and garnered 200% more media coverage by creating unified global curriculum and application of best practices across continents and numerous industries.
An authority on leadership and politics, Scot’s insightful articles have been featured in The Sunday Guardian of India, The Washington Times, The New York Daily News, Newsmax, and Politico. He provides regular expert commentary for ITV-NewsX India, ABC-Australia, and VOA, attracting a global audience of 120 million.
Scot’s early career highlights include pivotal roles in the Reagan Campaign, Presidential Transition, White House Staff, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), and Peace Corps. His accomplishments are recognized with over two dozen management awards and four commendations from President Reagan himself.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from American University after studying at Lawrence University, London School of Economics (LSE), and Georgetown University. Currently serving as Vice President of Shepherd University’s George Washington Institute of Living Ethics, Scot continues to shape ethical leadership standards.
Specializing in leadership development, change management, strategic planning, and implementation, Scot’s diverse experience makes him an invaluable asset to any organization seeking transformative growth.
Character: Scot Faulkner is recognized for his integrity and leadership, earning numerous awards and commendations for his work in public service and the private sector.
Knowledge: He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and has studied at prestigious institutions including Lawrence University, LSE, and Georgetown University. Guest lecturer at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government and University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business. Commencement Speaker at the University of Buffalo and the American College of Dentists. He has lived in Australia, Malawi, and the UK, while working and traveling in 69 countries.
Strategic Planning, Vision, & Tactical Execution:
§ As leader of the Photobiomodulation Foundation, improved quality in development of medical treatments by establishing economic model, corporate culture, and operational processes for a global network of clinics, laboratories, researchers, and manufacturers.
§ Increased acceptance of ethic codes in health and education sectors by creating strategic plan for research, partnerships, and programs as VP of Shepherd University’s George Washington Institute of Living Ethics.
§ Strengthened professional standards, standards of care, and ethics for America College of Dentists by devising and executing a strategy to transform organization’s compliance-based culture to a results-driven culture.
§ Enhanced effectiveness of financial audits for United Way agencies by implementing operational improvements to maximize audit compliance and performance – becoming a national standard for all nonprofits.
Driving Operational Excellence / Implementing Global Best Practices:
§ Boosted net profits by 100% for IntelliDyne by directing strategic initiative that focused on business realignment, team / capacity building, knowledge management, and communications to position leaders to achieve business goals.
Leveraging Strategic Partnerships & Alliances:
§ 18% improvement in donations, corporate sponsorships, and membership achieved by rebuilding, training, and turning around a dysfunctional international team to successfully organize, plan, and manage European-U.S. policy forums.
§ Expanded global cooperation for strategic policy development by directing 14-member international team to create and facilitate 40 meetings between corporate executives and senior government officials from the U.S. and Europe.
Communications & Branding Expertise: Recognized as an international Influencer and keynote speaker, shaping strategic policy discourse among global / domestic media and political leaders by authoring a bestselling book, numerous columns in major newspapers and blogs, and providing expert commentary on economics / politics.
