D. Scott MacDonald was appointed Chief Executive Officer for Pacific Carbon Trust on May 1, 2009. As CEO he has overall responsibility to set the strategic direction for the Crown Corporation. In the start-up phase, Scott was responsible for PCT’s governance structure and staffing; his current focus is to provide the direction needed for PCT to become a leader in the BC carbon offset market, setting the standard for credible, high-quality BC greenhouse gas offsets to help clients meet their carbon reduction goals and support the growth of BC’s low-carbon economy.

Scott has extensive leadership and public sector experience.  A former Assistant Deputy Minister for the BC Ministry of Education, he developed his career shaping the BC school system, from his role as a classroom teacher on Vancouver's east side, to setting provincial education policy and curriculum standards. Scott was instrumental in creating and implementing world-leading information management systems for use in BC schools and led the provincial Green Schools Strategy in response to growing concern over climate change.

A native of Edmonton, Alberta, Scott achieved his undergraduate degree from the University of Alberta, followed by a Masters of Business Administration from Royal Roads University.

Scott is an avid cyclist and for the past 18 years has completed his daily commute to work by bicycle in an effort to stay healthy and reduce his personal carbon footprint.  Scott lives in Victoria, BC with his wife and two daughters.