As the Chief Transformation Officer at Rehrig Pacific and Advisory Board Director for TensorIoT Inc., Pete is committed to excellence in leadership and intrapreneurship in both private and public organizations. In his tenure he has driven transformational growth through product and business innovation, defining new consumer segments, global supplier development, advanced manufacturing practices, business development in property licensing, acquisition and integration of new brands, companies, joint ventures, and originating intellectual property.Throughout his career, Pete has achieved tremendous success in the private sector with Kids II and AutomationDirect, as well as UPS, a Fortune 100 organization, for his work in P&L management, channel development, strategic planning, business development and R&D. Pete has a wide range of experience in consumer products, industrial factory automation, robotics, logistics, and supply chain industries. In his initial role as SVP of New Product Development & IT at Rehrig Pacific, Pete’s commitment to advanced technology and material handling design, such as machine learning, IoT enabled products, and cloud services, increased Rehrig Pacific’s ability to offer transformative value to their customers. In his newest role as CTO, Pete will guide the organization to grow its value and profitability, maintain its stability, and compete in existing and new markets. As a seasoned leader Pete is known for being results-oriented with a passion for people, brands, and innovations that deliver tremendous growth.