G. Scott Uzzell

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DISC Type : cs

Chief Executive Officer at Helen of Troy

New York, New York, United States

Overview

G. Scott Uzzell is the CEO of Helen of Troy, a global consumer products company. His extensive career includes leading iconic brands as the CEO of Converse and Corporate VP at Nike. He holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from Florida A&M University.

Outside of work, he is passionate about sports, including skiing, golf, basketball, and cycling. He is also actively involved in his community, serving on the board of the FAMU Foundation and as a member of the Executive Leadership Council, which supports the development of Black executives.

He comes from a multigenerational family of entrepreneurs, including his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather.

Personality Overview

Tough To Convince

Overcautious

Late Adopter

They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Global Brand Leadership
Has a long track record of leading and growing multi-billion dollar consumer brands at Helen of Troy, Nike, Converse, and The Coca-Cola Company.
Diversity and Inclusion
Championed diversity initiatives at Converse and is a member of the Executive Leadership Council, which aims to advance Black executives in business.
Emerging Brands
As President of Coca-Cola's Venturing & Emerging Brands Group, he led the development of a portfolio of high-growth brands like Honest Tea and Fairlife Milk.

Media Appearances

Helen of Troy Limited Announces G. Scott Uzzell Appointed to Become Chief Executive Officer. Featured in Helen of Troy Investor Relations

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Work History

9-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Helen of Troy
8-2025
Board Member at Bombas
7-2023 - 12-2024
Corp VP & GM, Nike Inc North America Operating Unit at Nike
1-2020 - 12-2025
Board Member at SC Johnson
1-2019 - 7-2023
President & CEO at Converse

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Bachelor of Science (BS) from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Exp : 30 Location : New York, New York, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Helen of Troy
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Insights For Selling To G. Scott

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with G. Scott is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from G. Scott

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will G. Scott move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can G. Scott take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And G. Scott

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