Robert Bob Peters

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About Robert Bob Peters

Find laughter, peace and comfort in the pleasures of life, work hard and help others. Be a nurturing leader. Grow business by growing people. These simple words describe who I am and they are words I hold dear to my heart in my personal and professional life.I am a Senior Business Executive successful in world-class commercial and DoD settings including Textron Systems, General Dynamics, GE and Lockheed Martin. I have an impeccable record of engaging and communicating with stakeholders at all levels to develop vision and business strategies that ensure innovative solutions. I am a hands-on leader who is highly skilled in building and inspiring teams that exceed expectations, open new markets and drive persistent growth in very competitive high-tech markets. I am fully familiar with emerging technologies – Cloud-Based Software, Internet of Things, Defense Electronics, UAS/Drones, Geospatial Information Systems, X-Ray Systems, 3D Modeling, Imaging Technology and Electronic Warfare. Select achievements: Rapid Growth: Propelled revenue of a struggling $225M company to $1B and led an acquisition, delivering full range of unmanned systems, defense electronics and field services. Profit Increase: Achieved 16% profit margins on recurring basis YOY for $125M Defense business unit through new products and significant cost reductions; personally built and led top-performing team that resulted in four future General Managers. Technology Innovation: Spearheaded rollout of SaaS and SaaP through web hosting service for thin-client app viewer tool at multinational Skyline Software Systems, supporting US DoD and Intel community, achieving multimillion-dollar profit and no debt. Award-Winning: Turned around an Image360 sign and graphics franchise in two years, receiving recognition as “fastest growing franchise” in 2015 and “highest customer satisfaction levels” in 2016.