Event
Boyden Joins as Sponsor for AFP 2026 Fundraising Day in Boston
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
View All
A Time-Critical CFO Hire for a Scaling, PE-Backed Manufacturer
Boyden partnered with a private equity-backed leader in automated test systems to execute a Partner-led search with disciplined assessment and rapid momentum, identifying a finalist within two weeks and closing the mandate within 60 days.
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.
Thought Leadership
View All
Articles & Papers
A Regional CEO Search to Realise U.S. Market Potential for a European Family-Owned Business
A European family-owned business approaching generational transition recognized that its U.S. operation required more than continuity—it required growth. The challenge was to redefine leadership for a critical market while navigating family dynamics and cross-border complexity. Here’s how the right appointment helped unlock the company’s U.S. potential.
Articles & Papers
Navigating Uncertainty: AI Drives an Inflection Point for the Global Economy
In this edition of Navigating Uncertainty, explore how AI is reshaping the global economy, while private equity reveals the truth about AI ‘bubble mania’.
Articles & Papers
Capable Hands in Times of Change: Interim Leadership for Family-Owned Businesses
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.
Media
View All
News & Events
View All
In the Media
Meet the judges for the 2026 Executive of the Year Awards – United States
President & CEO of Boyden, Chad Hesters, joins the distinguished judging panel for The CEO Magazine’s 2026 Executive of the Year Awards – United States, recognizing top leaders shaping transformative impact across industries.
In the Media
Layoff announcements are reading more like AI-era manifestos
A Business Insider piece explores how layoff announcements are evolving into AI‑era strategy statements, highlighting Boyden Partner Rick Wargo’s insights on why companies now emphasize shifting skill needs and long‑term transformation over cost‑cutting.
Contact Scott Pascucci today and let's get started