Brian Peters

About Brian Peters

Possessing more than 20 years of cross-sector leadership experience, I am a seasoned leader with demonstrated abilities in driving successful procurement transformation programs, leading large scale continuous improvement initiatives and managing multi-billion-dollar business spends; thriving in times of transformation and change.My interests are deeply rooted in taking organizations to the next level, with a keen focus on value-adding leadership execution and mentoring cross functional teams while nurturing a culture of inclusiveness and service excellence with a clear focus on aligning to the company’s vision and goals.I have extensive experience managing high performing teams and organizational change under the demanding and high risk business conditions, possessing entrepreneurial vision to eliminate learning curves and accelerate innovation through knowledge, expertise and hard won experience.Throughout my career, I have helped organizations create and execute powerful strategies, improve internal operations and consistently exceed targets by providing critical guidance and the appropriate management of business operations to deliver exceptional outcomes for companies such as Bell Canada, 2Nine Ventures, Blackline Group, and most recently for Gilead Sciences. In addition to my professional experience I also hold a MBA from Queens University, a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Saskatchewan as well as professional certifications in supply chain management. I strive to continue to build upon my experiences, share what I have learned and drive value for the clients, stakeholders, and communities I represent and serve. Brian PetersTransferable Skills: Operations Management | Procurement | Executive Leadership | Strategic Partnerships | Change Management | Spend Management | Supplier Collaboration & Innovation | Vendor Relations | Continuous Improvement | Operational Excellence

Experience

1. Advisor

   ORO Labs

   Nov 2022 — Present

   The supplier engagement and procurement orchestration platform for modern companies.

Education

• University of Saskatchewan

  Bachelor of Commerce (B.Comm.)

• Stanford University Graduate School of Business

  Supply Chain Management: Strategies and Innovations

• China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)

  MBA, International Exchange Program

• Queen's University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)