# Geff Scott

> Geff Scott is the San Francisco-based CEO of Business Wire, the Berkshire Hathaway-owned press release distribution and regulatory disclosure company. He joined as CFO in July 2007 after a career in accounting and became CEO in 2017. His tenure includes interactive news products, an investor relations partnership with Q4, and a redesigned BusinessWire.com.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Business Wire
- **Organizations:** Business Wire, Marinelli + Scott, LLP, KPMG, Eureka Bank
- **Education:** Punahou School, Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Portland
- **Known for:** Advanced from Business Wire CFO to CEO after approximately a decade at the company., Orchestrated the 2014 San Francisco office relocation., Led Business Wire during the launch of Interactive Media in 2018 and the Q4 partnership announcement in 2019.

## Career timeline

- **Undated, before Business Wire** — Worked at KPMG; also served as an internal audit manager at Eureka Bank.
- **1992** — Became a partner at Marinelli + Scott, LLP.
- **2007** — Joined Business Wire as chief financial officer in July.
- **2011** — Joined Business Wire’s NYSE opening-bell celebration as CFO on September 30.
- **2014** — Orchestrated Business Wire’s San Francisco office move to 101 California Street.
- **2017** — Succeeded Cathy Baron Tamraz as Business Wire CEO.
- **2018** — Business Wire launched Interactive Media and StorySets during his CEO tenure.
- **2019** — Business Wire announced an exclusive global partnership with Q4.
- **2023** — Welcomed Reza Rassool as chief technology officer.
- **2025** — Business Wire launched its redesigned website on March 17.

## Achievements

- Advanced from Business Wire CFO to CEO after approximately a decade at the company.
- Orchestrated the 2014 San Francisco office relocation.
- Led Business Wire during the launch of Interactive Media in 2018 and the Q4 partnership announcement in 2019.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Quoted as CEO in Business Wire’s October 2 announcement celebrating 65 years of news distribution.
- **2025-03** — Announced the redesigned BusinessWire.com, emphasizing client visibility and engagement.

## Links

- Website: https://www.businesswire.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geff-scott-7272218

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Last updated: 2026-10-06