Welcome
The Covington family enjoys values-aligned charitable giving and investing. Charities with tangible, direct help to people in need. Business investments in securities, private equity, real estate, oil & gas and occasionally venture capital. The investment philosophy is based on fundamentals consistent with Buffett and Munger. Here are some of the core values that matter most:
Integrity
The handshake is the deal. Honesty, authenticity and follow-through are foundational requirements. Integrity is more than honesty of words and action. Integrity is a lived-out excellence in all details. Example: Veritas Forum
Strategy
Focusing on special teams with clear differentiation - people humbly committed to their craft. Philanthropy begins with local church and includes outreach to people around the world. The family has a heart for students, young people and early-career adults, especially helping them find their calling. US war-fighters and their families also hold special significance. Examples: Navy Seal Foundation, International Justice Mission
Growth
Emphasizing growth and flourishing of individuals, teams and organizations. The Covingtons look for ways to come alongside existing organizations to continue to build progress and hope. Growth involves hard work and optimism toward a better future. Every individual is embued with immeasurable value by God. Example: Global Human Flourishing Program
Background
Scott is an avid investor, advisor and entrepreneur with deep experience in management consulting, M&A and technology ventures. Since 2009, Scott helped grow Credera from one small Dallas office into a global management consulting and technology solutions firm recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Management Consulting Firms.
During his tenure, Credera achieved a consistent 4.9 glassdoor rating, the highest of any consulting firm in the world and 14 consecutive years as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States.
After helping navigate the sale of Credera to Omnicom (NYSE: OMC) in 2018, Scott stayed on as Global Chief Investment Officer to lead Mergers & Acquisitions, sourcing, negotiating and acquiring companies to scale operations across North America, Europe, India, and Asia-Pacific.
Prior to Credera, Scott was co-founder and CEO of two vc-backed technology companies and served as COO of a long-time Dallas-based private equity firm where he served on executive and investment committees. He began his career in management consulting at Andersen Consulting, now Accenture.
Scott recently stepped out of daily Credera operations, while remaining a shareholder, to manage family investments and charitable collaborations. He and his wife Meredith and three children share a love for mountain adventures and life together at Park Cities Presbyterian Church.
