Pete is a seasoned consultant in process improvement, organization change and Six Sigma initiatives who is one of the recognized experts in the field. He has provided senior executive training and deployment consulting services in business improvement and Six Sigma efforts for such companies as GE Capital, Sun Microsystems, Cendant, Cisco Systems, Starwood Hotels, Honeywell, Carlson Wagonlit Travel and many others.



Pete spent his early career in broadcasting and marketing before entering the management consulting and training field in the mid-1980s. He gained experience quickly, helping improve decision making and problem solving processes at large organizations in various industries including financial services, petrochemical, high tech, consumer products and health care. Pete formed Pivotal Resources in 1993 with the mission of helping clients build lasting success through practical and creative skills and streamlined processes.





He is author of the recent book on 21st Century change leadership, The Six Sigma Leader and has co-authored several other popular books including What is Six Sigma? and The Six Sigma Way -- which was named one of the most influential business books of the past 20 years by Forbes magazine. He has also written articles for such publications as CEO Magazine and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and is a regular contributor on leadership issues to Forbes.com.

He holds an MBA from National University in San Diego and degrees in English and History from the University of California.