Scott Schult

Scott Schult is a seasoned business leader and general manager currently serving as the General Manager of Agency & Search Distribution at System1, a position he has held since August 2022.1 With a career spanning over two decades in the digital advertising and search industry, Schult has accumulated extensive experience in business development, partnership management, and strategic growth.

Career Progression at System1

Schult's tenure at System1 began in January 2018 when he joined as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, he led business development for System1's search business, formerly known as Infospace. His responsibilities included securing new deals and building a network of publishers, app developers, and media buying agencies that partnered with System1 for access to search advertising solutions powered by major search engines like Google, Bing, and Yahoo.1

He was promoted to General Manager of Agency in September 2021, and subsequently to his current role as General Manager of Agency & Search Distribution in August 2022.1

Previous Experience

Before joining System1, Schult held several notable positions:

• Senior Director of Business Development at Outbrain (October 2016 - December 2017): He negotiated complex multimillion-dollar partnership agreements with publishers and technology companies.1

• Senior Manager of Strategic Partner Management at Microsoft (October 2007 - September 2016): Schult managed strategic partnerships with premium publishers in the Bing Ads (now Microsoft Advertising) partner network, helping grow it into a billion-dollar business.1

• Manager of Strategic Partnerships at Pulse 360 (December 2003 - September 2007): He led the partner management team for Pulse 360's content-targeted sponsored links network.1

Education and Skills

Scott Schult holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Long Island University, Southampton Campus, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude.1 His LinkedIn profile highlights his skills in establishing, optimizing, and scaling businesses, particularly in the digital advertising and search distribution sectors.

Throughout his career, Schult has demonstrated expertise in business development, strategic partnerships, revenue growth, and team management, making him a valuable asset in his current role at System1.