Scott Zumdahl

Energizer
DISC Type : I

CTO Finance Lead at John Deere

Urbandale, Iowa, United States

Overview

Scott Zumdahl is a seasoned financial leader at John Deere, currently serving as the CTO Finance Lead. He specializes in guiding the technology organizations financial strategy, managing the global R&D budget, and ensuring alignment with business goals. He holds a BS in Accountancy, an MBA in Finance, and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Drawing from his education at the University of Illinois and Indiana University, Scott likely follows collegiate sports. He has a professional interest in financial news and the aviation industry, as indicated by his following of The Wall Street Journal and United Airlines.

Unique fact: He leads the strategic financial guidance for John Deeres Chief Technology Officer, blending high-level finance with cutting-edge technology and innovation.

Personality Overview

Relationship Oriented

Imaginative

Informal

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections.

Topics They Care About

Technology Finance
Leads finance for the CTO organization and manages the worldwide R&D budget for John Deere's Intelligent Solutions Group, focusing on tech investment and profitability.
Financial Controls
Has a background as a SOX Audit Manager, emphasizing his expertise in internal controls, corporate policy compliance, and risk assessment on a global scale.
Global P&L Management
Previously held roles as Product Line Controller for multiple worldwide business units, driving profitability and providing comprehensive financial oversight.

Media Appearances

Scott has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2025
CTO Finance Lead at John Deere
11-2020 - 2-2025
Accounting Manager, ISG Urbandale at John Deere
12-2016 - 10-2020
Product Line Controller, Specialty Harvesting at John Deere
7-2012 - 12-2016
Product Line Controller, Commercial Mowing & Golf at John Deere
7-2010 - 7-2012
Sox Audit Manager at John Deere

Education

1995 - 1999
Bachelor's degree from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2002 - 2005
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Indiana University Bloomington

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Insights For Selling To Scott

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Scott is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Scott

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Scott move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Scott take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Scott

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