Scott Saeger

About Scott Saeger

Global CIO and CTO with 20+ years leading enterprise modernization, cloud transformation, and digital strategy. Former software and hardware engineer with deep experience in both, allowing me to align technology investments to business growth, operational efficiency, and shareholder value.Proven record building scalable architectures, optimizing infrastructure, and leading large cross-functional teams across North America, EMEA, and APAC. Delivered $800M in enterprise value through AI adoption, cloud migration, ERP modernization, and data-driven transformation initiatives.Recognized by CEOs, boards, and private equity partners for driving measurable results and executing with precision in complex, multi-division environments.Core competencies: • Technology Strategy and Transformation • AI, Cloud, and Data Platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) • Cybersecurity, Risk, and Compliance (SOX, NIST) • M&A Integration and Enterprise Architecture • Cost Optimization and Vendor Governance • Operational Intelligence and AutomationI lead and build technology organizations that move fast, operate efficiently, and create lasting enterprise value.

Experience

1. Chief Technology Officer

   David's Bridal

   Nov 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Spearheading the “Aisle to Algorithm” digital-first transformation for the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion retailer with 190+ stores, 300M+ annual digital visits, and nearly one-third U.S. wedding dress market share. Driving an asset-light, AI-powered business model integrating retail, media, and wedding planning to position DB as the dominant technology platform- Shopify Commerce Migration: Led end-to-end eCommerce platform migration to Shopify, unifying online and in-store POS systems across 190+ locations, enabling real-time inventory visibility, endless aisle shopping, and next-generation omnichannel experiences with Deloitte Digital as implementation partner- AI-Powered Personalization & GenAI Strategy: Architected AI and generative AI capabilities powering 90% of customer communications, leveraging proprietary first-party data from 300M+ annual digital visits to deliver hyper-personalized shopping, styling, and product discovery experiences- Pearl Platform & Agentic Commerce: Directing the launch of Pearl Planner, an AI-native wedding planning platform with 300+ touchpoints, 24/7 AI assistant, agentic commerce, dynamic timelines, and curated vendor recommendations- Retail Media Network & Data Monetization: Built the technology infrastructure for the Pearl Retail Media Network, the wedding industry’s only first-party data advertising platform, enabling hyper-targeted campaigns across digital, social, streaming, and in-store touchpoints spanning 175M+ annual visits- First-Party Data & Customer Intelligence: Established enterprise data architecture capturing 200+ data elements per bride across the Diamond Loyalty program (3M+ members), enabling AI-driven personalization, predictive analytics, and real-time decision-making across all business units

Education

• Harvard University

  DCE, Computer Science

• Hewlett Packard Global Quality Office

  Lean six sigma Executive

  2012 — 2013

Skills

• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Service Delivery
• Vmware
• Hp
• Erp
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Contract Negotiation
• Sox
• Program Management
• Sharepoint
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Negotiation
• Operating Systems
• Business Process Improvement
• Budgeting
• Data Center
• Integration
• Contract Negotiations
• Infrastructure
• Development of People
• Budgets
• IT Service Management
• Change Management
• System Deployment
• Performance Management
• Servers
• Itil
• Active Directory
• Hardware
• Hp-UX
• Operations Management
• Strategic Planning
• Vendor Management
• Pmo
• Team Restructuring
• Outsourcing
• People Development
• Information Technology