Scott Feldman
Scott R. Feldman is a fifteen-year veteran of the hospitality and lifestyle industry, renowned for his talent of developing sustainable relationships on behalf of clients and the execution of strategic marketing platforms for consumer brands. He was named one of Crain’s New York’s 40 Under 40 in 2004 in recognition of his leadership in the hospitality industry and impact on the city’s fast-paced restaurant scene. Most recently Scott was named Boston University’s College of Communication’s Distinguished Alumni for 2009, the highest honor that the College bestows upon its Alumni.
Scott founded Two Twelve Management & Marketing in 2004 to build mutually beneficial and financially advantageous relationships for his individual and corporate clients. The company’s client portfolio includes prominent chefs and restaurateurs such as Mario Batali, Tom Colicchio, Michael Symon, Anne Burrell, Geoffrey Zakarian and Harold Dieterle as well as a number of well known hospitality brands. Scott works closely with his clients, whether up-and-coming stars, seasoned personalities, or brands to assure they reach their maximum professional potential – Building Brands To Their Boiling Point.
Two Twelve has earned a reputation for activating and producing exemplary brand management and marketing programs for globally recognized corporations including Coca-Cola, Valentino, Electrolux, Fiji Water, St Germain Liquor, Aperol Spirits, and Beefeater Gin. By offering customers distinctive experiences and creating associations between brands and personalities, Two Twelve is able to reposition these brands and increase awareness in a growing and influential market.
In 2005, Scott and his team at Two Twelve launched the Two Twelve Access platform, allowing brands to engage high-end consumers at special events across the country. Today, they execute events at the biggest festivals in the industry including the New York and South Beach Wine and Food Festivals and the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen.
Scott’s vast knowledge and experience within the hospitality segment also provides Two Twelve with significant domain expertise and operational savvy. Through strategic analysis and assessment, Two Twelve applies industry best practices and overall strategy towards the enhancement of guest engagement, experience and hospitality for large and small operations.
Prior to founding Two Twelve, Scott was Vice President of the Restaurant and Entertainment Strategic Relationship Group at American Express, establishing the company as an industry leader in the fine dining category. Scott was also responsible for all industry relations and unique programming including the American Express Platinum Fine Dining Program and Charge Against Hunger.
As a founding board member of A Little Hope, Scott is able to raise awareness and financial support for grieving teens and families. Scott is also dedicated to fighting hunger and autism around the world and remains active with a number of organizations including Share Our Strength, City Harvest, the Food Bank of New York and Autism Speaks.