Scott Bales is a visionary, an innovator, a digital strategist and best-selling author with a passion for using technology to design seamless consumer-centric experiences.
Scott Bales is a global leader in the cutting edge arena known as “The Digital Shift”, encompassing innovation, culture, design, technology and mobility.
A thought leader through and through, Scott is re-arming corporates with innovation strategies to challenge existing modus operandi and progress towards digital transformation.
Scott has himself disrupted the finance industry as Chief Mobile Officer for Moven – the world’s first downloadable bank.
He is the former Vice President of Visa company Fundamo; former Head of Technology for ANZ subsidiary, WING; founding member of Next Bank; a mentor to entrepreneurs across the world and holds advisory positions at FastaCash, Our Better World, The HUB Singapore and Apps 4 Good.
Based in Singapore, Scott runs successful advisory firm Innovation Labs Asia – partnering with organizations with an appetite to pivot and leading them to excel through innovation.
With over ten years of international experience in innovation, Scott has built a reputation as a sought after consultant and speaker with the ability to communicate unorthodox ideas with insightful passion.
Scott’s bestselling book ‘Mobile Ready: Connecting With The Untethered Consumer’ was produced by Publishizer [a publishing innovator where Scott is also an advisor] and has set crowdfunding records.
His exciting new publication ‘Innovation Wars’ — launched in May 2016 — is the essential guide for any corporate, to drive successful innovation programs with impact.
Scott reside in Singapore