Scott Dadich

Scott Dadich was named editor-in-chief of "WIRED" in November 2012, having previously served the brand as creative director from 2006 to 2010. During his initial tenure, he led the magazine to three consecutive National Magazine Awards in Design and oversaw the development of "WIRED’s" groundbreaking iPad app. From 2010 to 2012, he was vice president, Editorial Platforms and Design, for Condé Nast.

During his leadership as editor-in-chief, Dadich spearheaded the launch of "WIRED's" first-ever design retreat, "WIRED by Design," held at George Lucas’s Skywalker Ranch. He secured an exclusive interview and photo shoot with Edward Snowden and collaborated on special issues with Bill Gates and filmmakers Christopher Nolan and J.J. Abrams. Under his direction, "WIRED.com" saw a significant increase in traffic, growing by 42%, and the platform was recognized with multiple awards, including eight Webby Awards and 23 Society of Publication Designers medals.

After leaving "WIRED" in 2016, Dadich co-founded Godfrey Dadich Partners (GDP), where he serves as CEO. His work continues to be highly regarded, accumulating over 100 national design and editorial awards. Furthermore, Dadich actively contributes to the discourse on "experience design," advocating for seamless digital experiences that integrate smoothly into everyday life. He continues to serve on the board of directors for the American Society of Magazine Editors (ASME), the Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Design Council, and the People's Portfolio.

Dadich graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. He resides in San Francisco, where he is also known for his strategic thinking and innovation in technology design.