Professional Experience
Scott Cesta is the Head of Digital Strategy and Portfolio Management at CBRE Investment Management, based in New York. In this role, Scott is responsible for shaping and implementing the firm’s digital strategy, enhancing portfolio management practices through innovative technology solutions, and driving data-driven decision-making to optimize investment performance.
Before joining CBRE IM in 2025, Scott was an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company, where he specialized in enterprise technology, generative AI strategy, and large-scale digital transformations. His experience also includes serving as a Software Product Owner at maslansky + partners and holding consulting positions at IBM, where he developed expertise in software product commercialization and operating model design.
Scott earned his Master of Business Administration from Columbia Business School and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Communication with a minor in Consumer Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania.