Iain Levy
About Iain Levy
Iain Levy serves as the Vice President of Automotive Business at Scale AI, where he has significantly expanded the product portfolio and team size. With a strong background in automotive business development, he has held various leadership roles in notable companies and has advanced academic qualifications in International Trade and Commerce Law and International Relations.
Work at ScaleAI
Iain Levy serves as the Vice President of Automotive Business at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2022. During his tenure, he diversified the product portfolio of Scale AI's Automotive division to align with evolving market demands. He achieved significant growth by expanding the Automotive team by over 75% within six months of joining. Under his leadership, the division experienced its two largest quarters in bookings, and he successfully signed the company's first eight-figure contracts, maintaining this achievement in every subsequent quarter.
Current Advisory Role at Initium Capital
Since 2020, Iain Levy has been serving on the Advisory Board at Initium Capital. His role involves providing strategic insights and guidance, leveraging his extensive experience in the automotive sector and business development. This position complements his responsibilities at Scale AI, allowing him to influence the automotive industry from multiple perspectives.
Professional Background in Automotive Sector
Iain Levy has a robust background in the automotive industry, having held several key positions prior to his role at Scale AI. He worked as Senior Vice President of Automotive at Ouster for five months in 2022, and as Vice President of Automotive at Sense Photonics for nine months before its acquisition by Ouster. His experience also includes a two-year tenure at Aptiv as Global Business Unit Executive Director - Interior Sensing and five years at Mobileye as Director of Business Development.
Educational Qualifications
Iain Levy holds two Master's degrees from Macquarie University, one in International Trade and Commerce Law and another in International Relations. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Commerce from UNSW. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in business development and international relations within the automotive industry.
Achievements in Business Development
Throughout his career, Iain Levy has demonstrated significant achievements in business development. At Scale AI, he more than doubled the bookings of the Automotive Business division, turning it profitable for the first time. His previous roles included managing international business development consulting at Deloitte, where he worked for four years, contributing to his expertise in strategic growth and market expansion.