# Scott Wells

> Scott R. Wells is a media executive and transition advisor to Clear Channel Outdoor. He led its Americas business from 2015 and became president and CEO of the parent company in January 2022. He stepped down as CEO and director on October 14, 2026, when the approximately $6.2 billion Mubadala Capital acquisition closed. His tenure emphasized digital displays, audience analytics and automated media buying; his earlier career included AT&T, Bain & Company, Dell and Bain Capital.

- **Role:** Transition advisor at Clear Channel Outdoor (announced October 14, 2026)
- **Organizations:** Clear Channel Outdoor, Clear Channel Outdoor Americas, Bain Capital, Bain & Company, Dell, AT&T, Achievement Network, Outdoor Advertising Association of America, Virginia Tech Pamplin Advisory Council (2012-2021), Ad Council (historical board service)
- **Education:** B.S./B.A.; double major in marketing and English, Virginia Tech, MBA with distinction; marketing and finance, The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
- **Known for:** Led Clear Channel Outdoor Americas from 2015 and the parent company from 2022 until October 2026., Oversaw investment in digital signs, audience analytics and programmatic media trading., Led the Americas business when RADAR launched in 2016 and RADARView followed in 2018.

## Career timeline

- **1991** — Graduated from Virginia Tech after studying marketing and English.
- **1994** — Completed his Wharton MBA.
- **Before 2004** — Worked at AT&T and became a partner at Bain & Company.
- **2004-2007** — Held executive roles at Dell, including vice president of public marketing and online in the Americas.
- **2007** — Joined Bain Capital as an executive vice president.
- **2008-2015** — Served on the Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings board.
- **2011** — Became an operating partner at Bain Capital.
- **2014** — Joined Clear Channel Outdoor Americas’ Office of the President in August.
- **2015** — Became CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Americas in March.
- **2016** — Clear Channel Outdoor Americas launched RADAR on February 29.
- **2018** — Clear Channel introduced RADARView on May 3.
- **2019** — Led the Americas business through Clear Channel Outdoor’s separation from iHeartMedia.
- **2022** — Became president and CEO of Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings effective January 1.
- **2025** — Clear Channel completed its $625 million Europe-North divestiture on March 31.
- **2026** — Stepped down as CEO and director on October 14 following the Mubadala Capital acquisition; the company announced a transition advisory role.

## Achievements

- Led Clear Channel Outdoor Americas from 2015 and the parent company from 2022 until October 2026.
- Oversaw investment in digital signs, audience analytics and programmatic media trading.
- Led the Americas business when RADAR launched in 2016 and RADARView followed in 2018.
- Served as chair of OAAA and Achievement Network, as documented in company and industry biographies.
- Supported Virginia Tech’s Global Business and Analytics Complex, including a $100,000 commitment to name a team room.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Mubadala Capital completed the approximately $6.2 billion acquisition on October 14. Wade Davis succeeded Wells as CEO; Wells left the board and was announced as a transition advisor.
- **2026-02** — Clear Channel agreed to the take-private transaction with Mubadala Capital in partnership with TWG Global, with shareholders to receive $2.43 per share in cash.
- **2025-03** — Clear Channel completed the $625 million sale of its Europe-North segment to a Bauer Media Group subsidiary.

## Links

- Website: https://clearchanneloutdoor.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-wells-9b67993

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Last updated: 2026-10-24