With an extensive career in financial management and structuring, Scott Chesson is the Podesta Group's Chief Financial Officer. Scott joined the firm from Dutko Worldwide where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Before joining Dutko in 2007, Scott served as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer for the Washington Speakers Bureau. He has also held several finance and accounting positions at both IBM and American Airlines. Scott began his career as a Naval officer.