Derrick Scott II

Derrick Scott II is a strategic finance and management consulting expert. As the founder and CEO of CardinalWisdom Consulting, he guides middle-market companies toward operational excellence through transformative business strategies. Scott began his career at GE, overseeing global financial reporting for its $7 billion Power portfolio. His innovative finance data model significantly reduced aged accounts receivable balances by 80%, earning him the Servant Leader award. At Deloitte & Touche, he helped develop a predictive analytics dashboard that informed executive decision-making within Deloitte's six major operating portfolios, becoming a standard tool across the firm. Committed to fostering inclusive environments, Scott relaunched Deloitte's Black Employee Network and served as the youngest president of its southeast region. He was also a founding member of the Young Alumni Network at FSU and served as its president. A first-generation college graduate with a B.S. in finance, Scott continues to serve his community as an advisory board member for Inner Explorer, a College AIM mentor and an active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.