Skot is the architect of the innovation through inclusion framework. As a global authority on DEI, Skot has worked at the intersection of leadership, inclusion, civil rights, economic opportunity, and system transformation to position organizations for what’s next.
As the Founder & President of Global Bridgebuilders, Skot’s work is grounded in a clear conviction: inclusion is not a program or talking point; it is a business discipline that must be embedded into the way organizations lead. That conviction informs a broader philosophy—one that positions inclusion not as a standalone initiative, but as a primary engine for organizational growth, sustainable ROI, and global competitive advantage. Putting these ideals into action, Skot created proprietary assessment tools that have established GBB as a leading advisory firm with a distinctive database of global best practices.
Over the past 25 years, Skot has partnered with many of the Fortune 500’s most iconic brands, including Ford, Johnson & Johnson, ABC/Disney, McDonald’s, Starbucks, and more. He’s also built a body of work that spans business, investment, media, and community, including:
– Founder of The Mosaic Film Experience
– Founder of The Belonging Initiative
– Co-Founder and Managing Partner of The New Community Transformation Fund
– Board Member of The Grand Rapids Economic Club
– Curator of TEDxGrandRapids
– Commissioner on the Michigan Civil Rights Commission
– Former Vice President at DiversityInc
– Diversity & Inclusion Expert in Residence for CultureShift Labs – Silicon Valley
– Leadership Circle Profile certified
– Acclaimed speaker and author
For every organization in his sphere, Skot helps leaders set new standards for corporate excellence, cultural transformation, and inclusive growth—bridging the gap between where they are today and the innovative future they aspire to reach.