Scott Gurba
About Scott Gurba
Scott Gurba serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Process Innovation at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he focuses on digital transformation and process innovation. He has extensive experience in finance and operations, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as American Express and the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
Current Role at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Scott Gurba serves as the Senior Vice President of Strategy and Process Innovation at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing rapid process innovation capabilities and digital transformation initiatives. His work aims to re-imagine critical operations, reduce risk, and enhance both resiliency and employee experience within the organization.
Previous Experience at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Gurba has a significant history with the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, having held multiple positions. He was the Senior Vice President, Chief Operating Officer from 2010 to 2012, and served as the Senior Vice President, Financial Operations from 2017 to 2022. Additionally, he worked as the Vice President of Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis from 2007 to 2010. During his tenure, he developed the Federal Reserve's transformational ERP strategy and delivered a financial reporting strategy for the Federal Reserve System.
Experience at American Express
Scott Gurba worked at American Express in various roles over several years. He served as Director of Operations & Client Services from 2003 to 2005, and as Director of Finance from 1999 to 2003. He also held the position of Vice President of Finance & Head of Pricing Operations from 2005 to 2007. His roles involved overseeing financial operations and client services, contributing to the company's financial strategies.
Education and Qualifications
Scott Gurba holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Accounting and Finance from Hofstra University. He also earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Finance & Investments from Northern Arizona University, College of Business Administration. His educational background supports his extensive career in finance and operations.
Career Background in Finance
Gurba's career in finance began at Avis Budget Group, where he worked in Financial Operations from 1991 to 1998. He later served as Financial Controller at Thomson Industries, Inc. from 1998 to 1999. His diverse experience in financial roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of financial management and operational strategy across various industries.