Scott Hampson
About Scott Hampson
Scott Hampson is the Associate Vertical Transportation Leader (Australasia) at Arup, with over 34 years of experience in the elevator industry, including roles at major companies like Otis, Schindler, Kone, ThyssenKrupp, and Honeywell.
Current Role at Arup
Scott Hampson is currently serving as the Associate Vertical Transportation Leader (Australasia) at Arup. Since 2014, he has been positioned in Sydney, Australia, where he leads initiatives and provides vertical transportation solutions. His role involves advising various professionals including architects, planners, developers, building managers, engineers, and builders on vertical transport matters. Hampson's responsibilities also include conducting traffic studies, masterplanning, audits, feasibility studies, due diligence, specification, and project management.
Previous Experience at Aspire Elevator Management
Before joining Arup, Scott Hampson worked at Aspire Elevator Management - Lift Consultants as a Director and Consultant from 2013 to 2014. He spent a year in Australia providing expert guidance on elevator system management and consulting on vertical transportation solutions. His role involved delivering strategic insights and managing projects related to elevator modernisation and installation.
Work History at Otis and Schindler
Scott Hampson briefly served as General Manager, New Equipment, NSW & ACT for OTIS in Sydney, Australia, in 2013 for four months. Prior to OTIS, he held several positions at Schindler Lifts Australia Pty Limited, where he worked as National Sales Manager (Modernisations) for 11 months in 2012, National Modernisation Manager from 2008 to 2011, and National Installation Manager from 2007 to 2008 in Sydney, Australia. These roles underscored his extensive background in sales management, project oversight, and installation management in the elevator industry.
Industry Expertise and Services
With over 34 years of experience in the elevator industry, Scott Hampson has worked with some of the largest elevator companies, including Otis, Schindler, Kone, ThyssenKrupp, and Honeywell. His extensive expertise includes providing destination control and modernisation solutions, as well as offering vertical transport advice. Hampson also delivers expert witness reports and evidence in liability claim cases, showcasing his in-depth knowledge and authoritative perspective in the field. He is adept at handling various services such as traffic studies, masterplanning, audits, feasibility studies, due diligence, specification, and project management.
Educational Background
Scott Hampson holds a Master of Business and Technology from the University of New South Wales (UNSW), completed between 1996 and 1998. He also earned an Associate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering from St George College from 1987 to 1990. This solid educational foundation has equipped him with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the vertical transportation industry.