David Scott became senior vice president, general counsel and secretary in March 2004. From May 1999 to February 2004, Scott served as senior vice president and general counsel of Medtronic, Inc., a medical technology company, and also as secretary from January 2000. From December 1997 to April 1999, Scott served as general counsel of London-based United Distillers & Vintners. From April 1996 to November 1997, Scott served as general counsel of London-based International Distillers & Vintners.