Scott Downes
Global Director of Sales, Bidpath
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As Global Director of Sales at Bidpath, Scott Downes acts as a strategic partner to auction businesses, helping them leverage technology as a core driver of long-term enterprise value. For over a decade, Scott has dedicated his career to advancing the global auction technology sector, working with auctioneers across North America, Europe, the UK, and Australia. A vocal advocate for brand autonomy, he champions the importance of auctioneers owning their customer relationships and data, ensuring technology is used as a strategic asset for sustainable growth.
Scott’s expertise is grounded in a 25-year career within the auction industry. Drawing on his background as a licensed auctioneer with a history of strategic leadership at one of Australia’s premier auction houses he brings a practical, frontline understanding of how digital transformation is reshaping the global marketplace, while remaining anchored in the fundamentals of successful asset realisation. By combining data-driven strategy with enhanced buyer engagement, Scott helps auction houses worldwide navigate industry evolution while protecting the core principles that define their success.
