Scot McRae

Scot McRae, co-founder and head of global alliances & partnerships at CandidateID, is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and marketing professional with a remarkable track record of success. After studying economics at the University of Edinburgh and completing the Growth Advantage Program at Strathclyde Business School, Scot embarked on a diverse career that led him through various marketing and management roles at prominent firms such as Procter & Gamble, Hugo Boss, and Bibendum Wine. Eventually, he started his own companies, including McRae&Co, a Candidate.ID Group company that he managed as managing director. As a founding investor in dynamic startups like Symphonic Software and Administrate, he gained valuable experience in venture capital and business development. Scot is also a board member of Outward Bound and a staunch advocate for developing opportunities for young people. In his free time, he enjoys life's adventures, like trans-Africa trips, sailing in the Southern Ocean and investments in startups like BrewDog.