Peter Howard
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Assessing your cultural and operational fit
CEO, co-Founder at Realtime Robotics, Inc.
SERIAL ENTREPRENEUR | CEO | INDEPENDENT BOARD DIRECTOR ROBOTICS | MEDICAL DEVICE | DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING TRACK RECORD: 4 prior startups, two IPOs, one strategic exit, $420M+ new annual revenue, $85M+ new annual EBIT, seven acquisitions PERFORMANCE DRIVER: Unbroken record creating major revenue and profit gains across global businesses that innovate, design, manufacture and sell sophisticated robotic and medical systems in B2B and B2C settings. STRATEGIC ARCHITECT who designs and executes on challenging market and technology innovations, business start-up, growth, turnaround and organization rehabilitation initiatives. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS creator who personally drives major client business relationships, M&A, and technology sourcing deals that rapidly lift businesses and create market leadership. CROSS-FUNCTIONAL LEADER with proven ability to recruit top talent and cultivate high-performing teams of up to 1,000 people while maintaining laser focus on core human, IP, and business assets. BOARD MEMBERSHIPS: Significant contributions on 15 corporate boards, early-stage through Initial Public Offering, and publicly traded. Risk, Compliance, Operational advisory committees, Tech advisory committees, Cybersecurity Specialties: Leadership Vision & Communication | Product R&D / Commercialization | Strategic M&A, Partnerships & Alliances | Operating Effectiveness | Talent Recruiting & Development | Board Directorship
American College of Corporate Directors
Professional Director Certificate, Corporate Directorship
January 1, 2011 – January 1, 2012
MIT Sloan School of Management
SM, Management
January 1, 1982 – January 1, 1984
Sophia University
Exchange, Japanese Language and Literature
January 1, 1979 – January 1, 1980
University of Massachusetts Amherst
BA, Comparative Literature (with 3 years Chemical Engineering requirements completed)
January 1, 1974 – January 1, 1980
Realtime Robotics, Inc.
Chief Executive Officer
May 1, 2017 – Present
Greater Boston
Triple Ring Technologies
Senior Vice President
January 1, 2015 – October 1, 2017
San Francisco Bay Area
CIRTEC Medical Systems
CEO and Board Member
October 1, 2012 – October 1, 2014
East Longmeadow, MA and Los Gatos, CA
Anke Healthcare
Chief Executive Officer
July 1, 2010 – December 1, 2011
Nanjing, China and Boston, MA
Analogic
Senior Vice President, General Manager
October 1, 2003 – June 1, 2010
Peabody, MA
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Subsidiary President/Board Member
October 1, 1996 – October 1, 2003
Netherlands, Wales, Boston, Washington DC
Mitsubishi Corporation
Subsidiary CEO & Corporate Business Development Leader
June 1, 1984 – September 1, 1996
Japan, Singapore, France, Boston
Cultural Fit Analysis
The candidate's career trajectory shows a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a history of leading diverse teams in various global settings. Their experience in founding and turning around businesses indicates adaptability and resilience. However, the candidate's background is heavily focused on executive management and business development, with no direct experience or stated interest in Quality Assurance engineering, which is the target role. This represents a significant mismatch for a hands-on technical QA role.
Soft Skills & Operational Fit
The candidate demonstrates strong leadership, strategic planning, and operational management skills. Their extensive experience in executive roles suggests high proficiency in decision-making, problem-solving, and team leadership. The descriptions highlight an ability to drive significant business growth and manage complex organizational changes.