E. Scott Beattie

Scott Beattie is an experienced investor, director and former global chief executive whose career has centered on building and leading global consumer brands, most notably Elizabeth Arden and Revlon. He has been a founding investor, board member and adviser to companies from early‑stage ventures through to public‑company transformations and successful exits, with a particular focus on brand‑led consumer businesses and related sectors.

Beattie was a founding investor in Elizabeth Arden and went on to serve as its Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding the company through more than two decades of expansion as a global prestige beauty leader. In this role, he oversaw strategy, brand building, international growth and capital‑markets activity, culminating in the successful sale of Elizabeth Arden to Revlon in 2016.

Following the acquisition, he served as Vice Chairman of the Board of Revlon Inc., including as a member of the restructuring committee during its Chapter 11 proceedings. In that capacity, he helped lead the recapitalization of approximately 3 billion dollars of debt securities and liabilities, giving him a distinctive perspective on steering global consumer businesses through complex integrations and financial restructurings.

Today, Beattie remains an active founding investor and adviser to a portfolio of high‑growth companies, and has contributed to industry and civic organizations reflecting a sustained commitment to public education and industry stewardship. His long‑standing service on Ivey Business School’s Board of Advisors and its Executive Committee underscores his dedication to developing future business leaders and supporting the school’s global impact.