With more than two decades of experience as a C-level executive, George Peterson has had a broad and deep career at startup, for-profit, and nonprofit organizations across 24 countries. A management expert in strategic and daily operations, George is proud to have driven strategic planning, fostered technical innovation, and optimized operational and financial processes in domestic and international organizations as well as to have built high-performing teams and cultivated strategic partnerships to achieve sustainable, inclusive growth, and social impact.

George has held numerous C-level positions in finance, operations, and business development –– from CFO to COO to CEO –– in enterprises ranging in size from micro-startups to corporations with annual revenue in excess of $100 million. Central to George’s success is his penchant for intentionally collaborating with each aspect of an organization to achieve business, financial, and information technology objectives. Armed with an entrepreneurial mindset, he has successfully driven change, streamlined processes, and implemented technology solutions in organizations experiencing rapid growth or turnaround.

George’s range of expertise covers finance, technology, operations, administration, HR, and procurement functions, a deep skillset that allows him to execute the vision and strategy for new business development, product and solutions innovation, operational scaling, financial turnaround, and cultural transformation. Experienced in tackling complex challenges, George engages in big-picture thinking and executes through strategic planning, program and change management, and cross-functional relationship-building.

Fluent in English and French, George’s intercultural communication skills and people-centric leadership style have benefited him while navigating international operations in higher education, economic development, innovation, social enterprise, and public health. Dedicated to championing a culture of innovation and continuous improvement in startup, rapid-growth, and turnaround environments, George is looking forward to applying his skills and experience as a Seed Coach.