Scott Bair Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio, United States

At Nationwide, I lead a talented team of six in strategic business development, where our primary focus is forging and executing partnerships that resonate with our long-term corporate visions. Our journey begins with initial engagement and continues through to contract execution, always aligning our steps with Nationwide’s goals to broaden our market influence. I take pride in overseeing our partnership performance metrics, ensuring we meet our financial objectives and maintain high customer… Show more At Nationwide, I lead a talented team of six in strategic business development, where our primary focus is forging and executing partnerships that resonate with our long-term corporate visions. Our journey begins with initial engagement and continues through to contract execution, always aligning our steps with Nationwide’s goals to broaden our market influence. I take pride in overseeing our partnership performance metrics, ensuring we meet our financial objectives and maintain high customer satisfaction, all within a culture deeply rooted in accountability and continuous improvement.I pioneered a structured business development process that enhances our early-stage engagements and streamlines negotiations and finalizations. This initiative has significantly improved our efficiency and tightened alignment with Nationwide’s strategic aims, enabling us to engage more effectively with key partners. Our high-level alliances, including those with Resideo, American Express, Mastercard, Visa, and the International Association of Firefighters, have not only bolstered our industry stance but have also enriched our strategic network, setting new benchmarks for what we can achieve together.One of my standout achievements was leading the collaboration with the PL Smart Home team to develop a robust business case with Resideo. This partnership is not only slated to achieve a remarkable $30 million reduction in loss costs over five years but also propelled the competitiveness of our products. Beyond strategic wins, I am committed to mentoring my team, providing them with opportunities for professional growth and development, thereby fostering a collaborative and forward-thinking environment that supports their career paths within Nationwide. Show less

Columbus, Oh

I lead the team spearheading the design and launch of pivotal innovation initiatives, such as the Public Sector Ecosystem, Retirement Solutions Digital Demo platform, and Nationwide Guaranteed Income programs. My focus was on ensuring these projects not only aligned with our strategic objectives but also set the stage for groundbreaking changes within the financial services landscape. By leading a cross-functional team of five dedicated professionals, I cultivated a culture of innovation and… Show more I lead the team spearheading the design and launch of pivotal innovation initiatives, such as the Public Sector Ecosystem, Retirement Solutions Digital Demo platform, and Nationwide Guaranteed Income programs. My focus was on ensuring these projects not only aligned with our strategic objectives but also set the stage for groundbreaking changes within the financial services landscape. By leading a cross-functional team of five dedicated professionals, I cultivated a culture of innovation and collaboration, carefully shaping an environment where creativity meets execution.I directed the development and management of a multimillion-dollar project portfolio that fundamentally enhanced Nationwide’s offerings and solidified our market position. My approach has always been customer-centric, focusing on strategies that resonate directly with user needs while pushing the envelope on what's technologically feasible. This delicate balance allowed us to introduce innovative solutions that genuinely transformed user experiences and perceptions.To ensure the seamless integration and execution of these projects, I forged and nurtured strategic partnerships with key stakeholders both within and outside Nationwide. My commitment to stringent adherence to timelines and budget constraints was paramount, not just in meeting but often exceeding strategic goals and stakeholder expectations. These efforts were crucial in supporting Nationwide's broader transformation ambitions, ultimately driving a more agile and responsive business framework that anticipates and adapts to the dynamic needs of our customers. Show less

Columbus, Ohio Area

Responsible for leading the development of innovation capabilities for Nationwide's life and annuity businesses, leading the identification of accelerator partnerships to facilitate go to market strategies for transformational product concepts, and developing and maintaining the Innovation Master Plan for the life and annuity businesses.

Columbus, Ohio Area

By crafting in-depth reports and delivering presentations to senior leadership, I played a key role in guiding Nationwide's annuity strategy, ensuring our offerings remained competitive in a rapidly evolving market. My ability to distill competitor strategies, pricing models, and marketing approaches allowed us to stay ahead of the curve and maintain our market position.Working closely with product development teams and external partners, I focused on refining product features to ensure… Show more By crafting in-depth reports and delivering presentations to senior leadership, I played a key role in guiding Nationwide's annuity strategy, ensuring our offerings remained competitive in a rapidly evolving market. My ability to distill competitor strategies, pricing models, and marketing approaches allowed us to stay ahead of the curve and maintain our market position.Working closely with product development teams and external partners, I focused on refining product features to ensure that our annuity offerings not only met but exceeded market expectations. I synthesized competitor activities, market trends, and direct customer feedback to pinpoint opportunities for product differentiation, which proved vital in enhancing our competitive edge and delivering superior value to our clients.In addition to product strategy, I took an active role in educating our sales teams, leading initiatives to deepen their understanding of the competitive landscape. This empowered them with the insights needed to execute informed sales strategies, ultimately strengthening Nationwide’s market positioning and messaging in the annuity space. Show less

In my role, I provided expert guidance and strategic consultations to financial professionals, helping them navigate complex product features and market dynamics. By conducting thorough competitive research, I played a crucial role in supporting product development and refining sales strategies, which ultimately strengthened our market position. My collaboration with marketing and sales teams was essential in crafting compelling materials that clearly communicated the unique value of our… Show more In my role, I provided expert guidance and strategic consultations to financial professionals, helping them navigate complex product features and market dynamics. By conducting thorough competitive research, I played a crucial role in supporting product development and refining sales strategies, which ultimately strengthened our market position. My collaboration with marketing and sales teams was essential in crafting compelling materials that clearly communicated the unique value of our annuity offerings.I took pride in designing and leading targeted training sessions for advisors and internal teams, enhancing their understanding and proficiency with our annuity products. This focus on education helped ensure that our teams were equipped to effectively communicate product benefits and applications to clients, driving better engagement and sales outcomes.Additionally, I monitored industry trends and regulatory changes to guide product compliance and innovation, ensuring our annuity products stayed aligned with both market demands and legislative requirements. My efforts ensured that Nationwide’s annuity offerings remained competitive and compliant in an ever-changing financial landscape. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

Bachelor’S Degree, Music Education