Scott Chaikin
Chairman & CEO
Scott has been CEO of Dix & Eaton since 1999. In addition to his management responsibilities, he provides strategic counsel on a broad range of communications issues to top management at leading companies and institutions. He has more than 25 years of experience working with clients in a wide range of industries, from global Fortune 50 companies to start-ups.
Specializes in:
- Communication strategy
- Executive communication
- Corporate crises
- Major corporate change efforts and events
- M&A communication
- CEO succession planning and positioning
- Operational effectiveness of communication departments
Community involvement:
- Musical Arts Association (Cleveland Orchestra)
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
- Playhouse Square
- Greater Cleveland Partnership
- Cleveland Museum of Art
- Weatherhead School of Management
- The Presidents’ Council
A-Z About Me:
P- Problems. I love them. One of the great things about this profession is the chance to apply a mix of strategy, experience and creativity to reach that moment when solutions appear.
- Partnerships. I’ve had some great ones with clients and I owe them a ton for the chance to collaborate, to learn and to have fun together.
- Partners. My colleagues. So smart, creative, dedicated, fun and just plain nice. I never understood how great it could be to be part of a group like this until I came to D&E.