Scott Ault Email & Phone Number

Marin County, California, United States

• As chief of staff for the Future Found, I lead the strategic development and execution of the company’s vision, functioning as the primary business advisor and project manager. In my role as the de facto COO, I provide.
• Transformed a disorganized startup into a fully operational company by legally forming the entity, leading rebranding efforts, streamlining the company’s narrative, elevating technology and digital media, and unifying.
• Launched a $50 million capital raise by creating a professional and cohesive rebranding strategy, gaining recognition from peers and investors; established a sister nonprofit with a fiscal sponsor to accept donations.

Sint-Oedenrode, North Brabant, Netherlands, Lisbon, Portugal, Los Angeles, USA

• As senior consultant for TDAC, I provide strategic consulting to the owner of resort and theme park development on the creative direction, ensuring a balance between budget and schedule requirements while maintaining.
• Managed the transition of project phases, ensuring all creative elements were appropriately scaled for 2 million annual visitors and adhered to capital investment budgets.
• Successfully aligned project design with budget constraints by presenting cost-saving options, reducing the project from 60% over budget to 5% below budget; optimized project programming to meet attendance targets and.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• In 2019, I founded Railton Entertainment Design by merging Checkmate Development and Entertainment Design Corporation, where I assumed majority equity ownership and spearheaded the company’s rebranding initiative. In.
• Secured $30 million in contracts in the first 3 months of operation.
• Strategically targeted and penetrated the Saudi Arabian market, mastering local processes and culture to secure multiple projects. Established a strong market presence and advised other companies on entering the region.
• Highlighted Projects: Waterfront Nighttime Activation, Yas Bay, UAE; QIDDIYA, KSA, and SEVEN, KSA.

Greater Los Angeles Area

• As managing director for Checkmate, I spearheaded the strategic entry of brand owners into the themed entertainment market, offering expert guidance on identifying and licensing intellectual property tailored to their.
• Successfully assisted two global brands in entering the themed entertainment market, establishing new profit center divisions.
• Developed comprehensive guidelines for Saudi Arabia's initial development projects across multiple sectors, including aquariums, museums, theme parks, and resorts, providing foundational definition manuals and.

Burbank, CA

• In 2013, I was recruited by Rethink Leisure & Entertainment as the founding President and CEO to spearhead the development of three 20th Century Fox theme parks and resorts on a global scale. While stablishing and.
• Founded the company from the ground up, drafting the business plan, and recruiting and scaling a high-caliber team of 70+.
• Successfully navigated the transition of the company after 20th Century Fox was sold to Disney, leading the transformation of the company from an in-house service entity into a globally recognized profit center with.