Strategy Specialist.
Corporate Finance.
Compliance & Regulatory Advisor.
Scott Surek has over 23 years of finance and business strategy experience; most of it involved in the development, negotiation and execution of new financial products, in addition to providing strategic advisory services to financial institution clients in New York and Europe related to asset finance, risk management and regulatory issues.
Scott has vast experience in advising the Asian companies, including ones which were heavily distressed, regarding their banking relationships, financial reporting, communications, governance and financing options.
Before coming to Hong Kong, Scott worked in banking in New York and London with Citigroup, Lehman Brothers and Chase Manhattan Bank. Scott was heavily involved in private side advisory, valuation and restructuring of funds and financial institutions related to the financial crisis.
Scott graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point and served as an infantry officer before getting his MBA at the Wharton School and MA in International Studies from the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania.
Our Services
Business Turnaround
RTS facilitates operational overhaul, financial reengineering, and stakeholder alignment.
ProactivE Accounting
Good systems offer real-time data analysis. Forecast risks and improve processes before issues arise.
Material Sourcing
Supply chain efficiency and reliable supplier partnerships identify & procure goods at competitive prices.
Due Diligence
Thorough investigation of investment or transaction to assess your risks, verify facts and ensure compliance.
Interim C-Suite
Provide temporary leadership during transitions, ensuring stability and continuity in the organization.
Estate Management
Preserve, transfer and grow assets across generations and ensure financial legacy protection.
Tax Management
Preserve, transfer and grow assets across generations and ensure financial legacy protection.
USA Sam.Gov
Certified US Government contractor. Offer management services for entities and NGOs struggling to get supply and support in Asia.
Global Scale
+ Diverse Presence
Industry Testimonials
Innovative Directions facilitated our Swiss Family Office’s exit from Asia to include sales of real estate holdings, improvement and sales operating companies, and winning over US$6m in breach of contract law lawsuits resulting their well-deserved 2X target earn out.
Liw**o Holdings
Innovative Directions guided the restructuring of a 300 store outdoor retail company by simplifying its portfolio, pruning underperforming stores, paying off over US$5m in debt through inventory sales, and selling shares prior to the pandemic.
Oz**rk
Phil helped restructured the board of directors with sole shareholder to aid me in regaining control of the company, diversifying board participation, and implemented both strategic controls and a long term growth plan that resulted in fiver years of annual double digit profit growth.
Ar**sy International
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Locations
Hong Kong
Suit 1106-8, 11/F Tai Yau Buliding
181 Johnston Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong
Singapore
33 Ubi Ave 3, #08-13 Vertex Tower B, Singapore 408868
United States
PO Box 1673, Pinedale WY 82941
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