Vaughn Scott

Vaughn Scott, MBA is a faculty member at the College of Business, overseeing the MBA Certificate in Family Business Management & Advising and teaching courses like FMBZ 650: Family Wealth Creation and Preservation. He supervises MS of Accounting Analytics capstone projects and ConsultMBA program initiatives.

• Education
  • MBA in Global Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management (Geneva, Switzerland)
  • Executive Certificate in International Economic Relations from Graduate Institute (Geneva, Switzerland)
  • B.A. in English from Indiana University (Bloomington, Indiana)

His research focuses on family business dynamics, including financial and strategic advising, succession planning, and wealth preservation across generations. He emphasizes holistic wealth management (monetary, relational, and cultural) and generational value transfer.

Since 1997, Scott has advised family enterprises and entrepreneurs while maintaining an active role in academic instruction. His professional work aligns with his academic contributions, particularly through the Family Firm Institute’s Global Education Network.

• Scientific Awards
  • Fellow of the Family Firm Institute (inducted at 2015 Global Conference in London)

Scott is currently transitioning to lead his own family enterprise, balancing his entrepreneurial pursuits with academic responsibilities.