Meet the 2023 InnovateNB Innovation Champion

Nick Scott

CEO and Principal Consultant
ShiftFlow Innovation & Design

Nick Scott is a dynamic leader and innovation enthusiast with a remarkable history of transforming organizations in both public and private sectors. He's been at the forefront of change in global public service, most notably leading a groundbreaking Life Event Service Transformation project in the UAE. As the former Director of Innovation Services at the Government of Canada's Digital Academy, Nick led critical digital transformation and capability-building initiatives. In New Brunswick, his tenure as Executive Director of Open Government and Innovation fostered a culture of innovation while collaboratively addressing a variety of policy challenges. Nick's expertise extends to academia, where he inspires future leaders as a part-time lecturer at the University of New Brunswick. Currently, as CEO of ShiftFlow Innovation + Design, a global boutique change agency, he continues to drive innovation and positive change. Nick's dedication and leadership make innovation more than a buzzword; it's a mission to make life better for everyone.

See the art piece made by Yousef Hussain for the Innovation Champion here.

This award recognizes the efforts of an individual or company who has demonstrated a commitment to creating, fostering, promoting and encouraging innovation (technological, social or economic) in any sector or industry in New Brunswick. This could be by promoting the idea of innovation, providing or creating an environment to foster innovation, or creating a positive impact based on innovation in communities or the province overall.