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Edward W. Scott

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Edward W. Scott Jr.
Alma materMichigan State University (B.A., M.A. in political science), University College, Oxford (Philosophy, Politics, and Economics)
Occupation(s)Entrepreneur, philanthropist, former government official
Known forCo-founder of BEA Systems; Chairman Emeritus of the Center for Global Development; founder of Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria; founder of Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty
AwardsPresidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive; William A. Jump Memorial Foundation Meritorious Award; BNP Paribas Grand Prize (2016); Outstanding Alumni Award from Michigan State University

Edward W. Scott Jr. is a prominent American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and former high-ranking U.S. government official. He is recognized as a co-founder of the enterprise software firm BEA Systems, alongside Bill Coleman and Alfred Chuang.

Education

Scott holds both a B.A. and an M.A. in political science from Michigan State University, in addition to a degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics earned at University College, Oxford. In 2011, he was awarded an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by the Florida Institute of Technology, where he also delivered the commencement address. The following year, Michigan State University honored him with its Outstanding Alumni Award. In 2016, he received the BNP Paribas Grand Prize recognizing his individual philanthropic contributions.

Government

Over a seventeen-year tenure in public service, Scott worked under seven different Attorneys General, culminating in his role as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for Administration within the Office of Management and Finance at the Department of Justice. Additionally, he supported three Secretaries of Transportation. During the Carter administration, he held the position of Assistant Secretary for Administration at the Department of Transportation, where he earned both the Presidential Rank Award of Distinguished Executive and the William A. Jump Memorial Foundation Meritorious Award for Exemplary Achievement in Public Administration.

Business

Following his government career, Scott transitioned into the technology sector with roles at Computer Consoles Inc., Pyramid Technology, and Sun Microsystems. At Sun Microsystems, he co-established Sun Federal, which specialized in outsourcing services for federal agencies. In 1995, he co-founded BEA Systems and served as President and Executive Vice President responsible for Worldwide Field Operations. Oracle Corporation acquired BEA Systems in 2008 for $8.5 billion; Scott has since stepped away from any executive responsibilities there.

In November 2001, Scott co-established the Center for Global Development alongside C. Fred Bergsten and Nancy Birdsall, where he currently holds the title of Chairman Emeritus. The following year, he co-founded the advocacy organization DATA with Bill Gates and George Soros; this group later merged with the ONE Campaign, which was co-founded by Bono.

In 2004, Scott founded Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to support The Global Fund’s efforts within the United States, serving as Chairman Emeritus. He also provides guidance to the Center for Strategic and International Studies Global Health Policy Center as well as Whole Child International. In 2008, he launched the Center for Interfaith Action on Global Poverty (CIFA) to strengthen faith-based organizations’ ability to address poverty and disease worldwide.

Scott initiated the Scott Family Liberia Fellows program in 2007, deploying economists and development experts to assist Liberian government ministries and the president’s office. He is the primary benefactor of the Scott Center for Autism Treatment at the Florida Institute of Technology, where he serves on the board of trustees. At Oxford University, Scott endowed a Chair in Psychiatry along with two research fellowships dedicated to autism spectrum disorder studies and established a program at University College aimed at supporting students with severe disabilities.

In 2012, CIFA collaborated with Religions for Peace to introduce Ten Promises to Our Children during the Child Survival Call to Action event, mobilizing global faith communities around child survival efforts. CIFA officially merged with Religions for Peace in 2013.

Scott was honored with the 2016 BNP Paribas Wealth Management award recognizing his individual philanthropic leadership.

He is also a principal investor in Tyton BioEnergy Systems, which focuses on biofuel innovation, and owns Tyton NC Biofuels, a production facility based in North Carolina. Additionally, Scott sits on Voxiva’s board and invests in Spreecast. He holds majority ownership and serves as chairman of the Florida Beer Company, while founding and managing the Kiwi Tennis Club located in Indian Harbour Beach, Florida.

Academic Engagements

Scott is a frequent speaker at international forums addressing topics such as global development, public health, technological innovation, and entrepreneurship. His presentations have been delivered at prestigious institutions including Oxford University and Georgetown University, as well as prominent events like the Aspen Ideas Festival and the Sunday Forum at the Washington National Cathedral.

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