Scott Wallace is the Senior Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer for Phillips Edison & Company. Scott joined Phillips Edison in 2022 and oversees the Internal Audit, Compliance, and Information Governance strategy for the company. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, auditing, and compliance, Scott brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to ensure the highest standards of integrity, transparency, and efficiency across the organization.

Prior to joining Phillips Edison & Company, Scott served over 15 years at EY achieving the level of Engagement Partner where he led numerous internal audit, SOX and process transformation engagements for real estate clients. His responsibilities included planning and scoping activities, business and IT risk assessments, internal audit plan development and execution, internal audit function design and transformation, compliance strategy and plan development, process transformation initiatives, and SOX program design and testing strategies.

Scott is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Ohio.

Favorite PECO Core Value

Do the Right Thing – As the Chief Compliance Officer, "Do the Right Thing" resonates the most with me because it embodies the spirit of integrity and ethical behavior that is crucial to our company. This core value serves as a guiding principle in every decision we make, ensuring that we uphold the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and accountability, which is essential for effective compliance and governance. It reminds us that our actions not only impact the company's success but also reflect our commitment to doing what is right for our employees, neighbors, and stakeholders