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The New Human Capital Metrics Replacing DEI in Comp Plans
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Scott Pascucci
Senior Advisor, Leadership Consulting, United States
Scott Pascucci is a highly accomplished, GRAMMY® Award-winning music, media and entertainment executive and film producer with over 30 years’ experience. His extensive background and knowledge of the industry’s complexities and challenges is matched with a sophisticated, forward-thinking approach to leadership. He serves as a valuable resource to industry executives, boards and investors.
Professional Focus
- More than 30 years’ experience in music, media and entertainment including CEO and COO roles within global organizations
- Broad music industry background spanning recorded music, business development, publishing, licensing, distribution and performance rights
- GRAMMY® Award-winning documentary film producer with significant experience in independent and documentary film production including development, acquisition and distribution (film credits below)
- In-depth business expertise encompassing acquisitions, team building and leadership, talent development, operations, strategic planning, market analysis, growth strategy, and corporate governance
Business Expertise
- CEO of Concord, a leading global creative rights company
- Member, Board of Directors and Chairman Advisory Board, Concord
- Successfully led Concord's aggressive acquisition strategy and organic growth from a small independent music company to an industry-leading independent with recorded music, publishing, theatrical rights and film/TV development divisions in multiple offices worldwide; integrated teams from acquired companies, created strong cultural foundation for the company through multiple initiatives, and guided senior team through multi-year succession plan
- President and COO of Exclusive Releasing, the U.S. distribution arm of global independent film company Exclusive Media Group
- President of Warner Strategic Marketing / Rhino Entertainment, a division of Warner Music Group, and Co-Chairman of Frank Sinatra Enterprises
- Board Chair, MusicCares, leading music-industry charitable organization
- Senior Vice President Business Affairs at Sony Music Entertainment
- Special Situations Trader, Fixed Income Division at Morgan Stanley & Co.
Additional Expertise
- Music
- Media
- Entertainment
- Social Impact
Film Credits
- Billy Preston Documentary (Untitled): Producer
- HBO STAX Docuseries (Untitled): Executive Producer
- Travelin’ Band Creedence Clearwater Revival Live at the Royal Albert Hall: Executive Producer
- Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella TV series adaptation: Executive Producer
- Producer, The Beatles: Eight Days a Week - The Touring Years
- Producer, Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary
- Producer, As I Am: The Life and Times of DJ AM
- Associate Producer, Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train A Comin’
- Associate Producer, Crossroads Guitar Festival
- Executive Producer for Grove Street Productions, George Harrison: Living in the Material World
Education & Certifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Columbia Law School
- Bachelor’s degree from Harvard College
Affiliations & Awards
- Board Member and Advisory Board Chairman, Concord
- GRAMMY® Award, Best Music Film for The Beatles: Eight Days a Week, directed by Ron Howard
- Advisory Board Co-Chair and Member, LAANE (LA Alliance for a New Economy)
- Board Member, Alchemy Copyrights/Bicycle Music
- Board Chair, MusiCares
Case Studies
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Building a High-Performance HR Function for a Multi-Site Laboratory Organization
Through collaboration with Boyden, the Chief People Officer of a PE-backed company secured two pivotal leaders, a Vice President of Human Resources and a Head of Talent Acquisition, to elevate human capital strategy, drive transformation, streamline recruitment, and strengthen enterprise alignment.
Strategic Board Renewal for a High-Growth Cybersecurity Leader
Boyden partnered with a publicly traded cybersecurity firm to appoint a transformative director whose reputation and leadership experience amplify the company’s strategic ambitions and market position.
Bridging Cultures, Building Leaders: Creating a U.S. Team for a Global Manufacturing Pioneer
A European digital manufacturing leader partnered with Boyden to build its U.S. executive team, strengthening its employer brand and positioning the company for sustained growth in a competitive market.
Thought Leadership
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Articles & Papers
MedTech Leadership Succession & Next-Gen Executive Strategy
Discover why MedTech leadership succession is a strategic imperative—and how these companies can build strong, future-ready executive pipelines.
Articles & Papers
CEO succession: three key steps for board effectiveness
How mid-market companies emulate the Fortune 500
Blog
Communication is Redefining Executive Leadership
Communication has evolved into a critical driver of executive success. As organizations prioritize trust, transparency, and culture-building, leaders who communicate with clarity, empathy, and authenticity increasingly stand out. This shift reshapes how executives are evaluated, developed, and selected.
Articles & Papers
The CISO X-Factor: What Today’s Boards Look for in a Cybersecurity Leader
As organizations face escalating cyber pressure, boards are demanding CISOs who can lead with clarity, calm, and enterprise-wide influence.
Media
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Navigating the Complex World of Global Sports with Jonny Gray
Podcast
Curiosity vs Expertise—Why Leaders Are Generalists with Xenia Wickett Founder of Wickett Advisory
Podcast
Boyden with Texas A&M: What we Celebrate and what we Tolerate
Podcast
Why Planning Your Career Can Hold You Back with Laurent Therivel, former CEO of UScellular
Podcast
News & Events
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Event
How to Excel in Executive-Level Interviews - A BlueSteps Webinar featuring Boyden's Ivan Perry
In the Media
AI is changing the CEO’s role—and could lead to a changing of the guard
AI is reshaping expectations for Fortune 500 CEOs as boards demand technology‑fluent leaders. Chad Hesters of Boyden emphasizes that CEOs must now be “AI natives” to navigate accelerating disruption and organizational risk.
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