Scott Harrigan

President, Alto & CEO, Alto Securities

Scott is an established executive in the global financial services industry, currently serving as the President of Alto. With a career spanning fintech, digital asset and blockchain technology and broker-dealer operations, he is focused on building innovative solutions that empower investors and issuers alike.

Before joining Alto, Scott was the CEO of Securitize Markets, where he launched a leading capital raising platform and Alternative Trading System (ATS) in the digital asset security industry. Under his leadership, Securitize grew to $950 million in assets on-chain and 500,000 user accounts, cementing its position as the leader in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization.

Scott’s experience in private markets began at Carta, where he served as CEO of Carta Securities and led the enterprise client segment. He also held executive roles at Merrill Lynch and Computershare, bringing decades of expertise in financial services, compliance, and technology-driven solutions.

At Alto, Scott’s leadership drives innovation and collaboration. His deep industry relationships—spanning past colleagues to his current team—reflect his ability to identify meaningful business opportunities and deliver results. A sharp and strategic thinker, he quickly connects dots, systems, and people, empowering teams to perform at their best. And while he may show up to meetings in a hoodie, he’s always focused on the bottom line.A lifelong Mets fan, Scott resides in New Jersey with his wife Lisa and his beloved dog Jack.