Peter Nero

About Peter Nero

TRANSFORMATIONAL CHANGE MAKER with 15 years of management and transformation consulting…

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Ghostworks Marine, Inc

   Nov 2024 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US

   As Chief Operating Officer of Ghostworks Marine, I am driving operational excellence and scalable growth, strengthening our capabilities while preserving our culture of ingenuity and disruptive innovation. My focus is on enhancing efficiency, optimizing processes, and positioning Ghostworks for long-term success as we expand our market presence. Ghostworks is a world-class team of boatbuilders, naval architects, designers, ocean engineers, and subject matter experts dedicated to designing and manufacturing high-performance vessels with exceptional utility. Rather than specializing in a single type of vessel, we leverage advanced composite materials, cutting-edge engineering, and a relentless pursuit of efficiency to deliver best-in-class boats with unmatched speed to market. In my role, I oversee strategic planning, financial operations, and process optimization to drive sustainable growth. Key areas of focus include: Scaling manufacturing capabilities while maintaining cost efficiency and quality Strengthening supply chain and vendor relationships Streamlining decision-making and operational processes Cultivating a high-performance team culture Expanding real estate and production capacity to support future growth Ghostworks is redefining what’s possible in marine manufacturing—combining technical excellence, creativity, and speed to deliver industry-leading vessels. I’m proud to be part of this journey and to help drive our continued success.

Education

• Carnegie Mellon University - Tepper School of Business

  MBA

  1999 — 2001

• University of Colorado Boulder

  BA, Liberal Arts

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Process Improvement
• Management
• Organizational Design
• Procurement
• Operations Management
• Business Strategy
• Crm
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Outsourcing
• Strategic Planning
• Change Management
• Sourcing
• Supply Chain
• Leadership
• Business Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Organizational Development
• Supply Management
• People Development
• Business Development
• Management Consulting
• Business Process Improvement
• Vendor Management
• Business Transformation
• Business Process
• Business Process Re-Engineering
• Six Sigma