Denver, CO — October 21, 2025 — Pisteyo, a management consulting firm specializing in practical business applications of artificial intelligence, today announced the addition of Rich Scholes to the leadership team. He brings over 20 years of executive leadership and a record of delivering measurable business transformation to his new role.
Over the course of his career, Scholes has led 150+ consulting engagements, driven fourfold company growth, and overseen organizations representing more than $20 billion in managed assets. His cross-sector experience spans financial services, technology, and enterprise strategy, where he has guided leaders through mergers, turnarounds, and large-scale digital transformations.
“As a former COO and CXO, Rich understands the challenges of leadership first hand. He embodies the kind of business-first thinking that defines our firm — pairing strategic insight with operational excellence and a deep understanding of how AI can elevate people and performance.”
Shawn Mills, CEO of Pisteyo
Scholes's leadership is distinguished by his ability to align strategy, systems, and teams to deliver results at scale. From building one of Oregon's best regional financial brands to doubling assets at one of Colorado's largest financial institutions, Scholes has consistently delivered tangible, sustainable outcomes. He has also taught executive programs in strategy and leadership development, demonstrating his commitment to helping organizations grow from within.
“At Pisteyo, we believe AI is most powerful when it serves people. I'm proud to help our clients navigate transformation in a way that blends human leadership with intelligent technology — unlocking both performance and purpose.”
Rich Scholes, Partner
Scholes will focus on helping growth-oriented enterprises harness AI for measurable value creation, guiding them through Pisteyo's SCALE℠ Framework — a structured approach to integrating strategy, change, tools, leadership, and education in AI adoption.
With this addition, Pisteyo reinforces its commitment to developing A+ business leaders who understand the business of transformation as deeply as the technology behind it.