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Peter Tarhanidis, Ph.D.

Innovative CxO Advancing Healthier Firms & Society | Strategic Transformation & Enterprise Strategy | Non Executive Director Leading Mission Driven Orgs | Adjunct in Analytics Promoting Data Driven Decisions

About Me

Dr. Tarhanidis is a distinguished chief strategy, technology, and operations executive, trusted industry advisor, dedicated board member, and a well-respected academic. A 25+ year professional career as a senior leader Influencing purposeful action among leaders in advancing healthier firms and society. His mastery is in strategically orchestrating innovative solutions to complex business situations in rapidly shifting global markets. Peter has a proven $5B+ track record maximizing profitability, and converting vision into value to serve stakeholders. He is an inspirational and transformational servant leader building and influencing inclusive, empowered, and accountability cultures. Peter approaches business with a creative point of view. He is an expert presenter and negotiator exhibiting business acumen in balancing strategic decisions with fiscal stewardship. His career spans diverse public, advisory, and nonprofit sectors. Peter is a sought-after advisor to industry research firms supporting client insight generation. A 15+ year academic career as an adjunct practitioner-scholar across 4 universities who inspires lifelong learning as part of the value of students’ performance in their community and respective industry. A 12+ year service as a matured board director and president providing governance and performance oversight to 5 nonprofits driving mission-driven community impacts. Committees served: Strategy, Human Capital, University Relations, Robotics, Endowment/Planned Giving, Stewardship, Ways & Means, Cultural, Academia Symposia, Metropolis/Parish Education, Federal/State Governmental Affairs Recognized by Thinkers 360 as a Top 25 Thought Leader, Marquis Who’s Who; U.S. White House Communication Agency; U.S. Commerce Department, Chatham Township NJ, United Nations; and is invested as Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate as a protector of the faith, democracy and human rights. Peter seeks roles in mid-sized firms as an executive or board member who can restructure a business for sustainable growth of the brand’s distinction or Consulting, Speaking, or Executive Coaching.

Jurisdiction

United States

Notable Employer

  • Director at Johnson & Johnson
  • Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer in Professional Studies at Columbia University

Experience

Seniority LevelC-Suite
Years of Experience20+ years
Current StatusActive
DirectorNotable
2016 - Present

Partner with the Chief Medical Officer and senior leadership across Pharma, MedTech, and Consumer to shape strategy, strengthen patient safety, and deliver enterprise transformation. Drive innovation in operating models, regulatory alignment, and digital/AI adoption.

Adjunct Faculty, Lecturer in Professional StudiesNotable
2019 - Present

Peter is a member of Columbia University's Faculty. He is a Lecturer for the Master of Science in Applied Analytics, which prepares students with practical data and leadership skills to succeed. - Combines in-depth knowledge of data analytics with the leadership, management, and communication principles and tactics necessary to impact decision-making at all levels within organizations.

President
2016 - Present

Provide advisory and consulting support to improve business performance. Provide executive coaching and change management support.

Education

Doctorate of BusinessUniversity of the cumberlands
Present
Masters of MBAUniversity of Maryland University College
Present

Certification

Total Certifications1

Professional Project Manager (PMP) Six Sigma, BlackBelt International Board Director Competency Designation (IBDC.D) NonProfit Board Ready ITIL v3 Intermediate Expert Change Management

Skills

Core skills6
Languages2

Skills

executive leadership
strategic planning
project management
team development
executive coaching
transformation

Languages

English
Greek

Services