Scott Peterson
Executive Advisor & Coach
Scott has held key leadership positions with several renowned companies, including
Schwan’s, Sleep Number, Diageo/Pillsbury, and Pepsi/Quaker Oats
Education/Experience
Scott has over 20 years of leadership experience spanning C-suite roles in Human
Resources, Government Affairs, Strategic Planning, and Communications with global public
companies, private family-owned businesses, and pre-IPO ventures. He holds a BA from
Marquette University and an MA from the University of Minnesota and is certified in EQ-i/EQ-
360 Emotional Intelligence coaching.
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Biography
Scott’s career includes executive roles at well-known brands such as Schwan’s, Sleep
Number, Diageo/Pillsbury, and Pepsi/Quaker Oats. He specializes in coaching CEOs, C-
suite, and high potentials with a focus on emotional intelligence to enhance executive
performance and enterprise success.
He also works in executive search for QLM, a boutique global firm focused on Consumer
Goods. His deep insight into leadership dynamics makes him a sought-after partner for boards and executive teams facing complex challenges.
Areas of Expertise
- Talent Management
- Executive Compensation
- Executive Coaching
- M&A/Integration
- Executive Assimilation/Onboarding
- Strategic Workforce Planning
- Org. Restructuring/Financial Turnarounds
- Next Generation Leadership Development
- Cultural Transformation/Change Management
- Employee communication
- Human Capital Analytics/KPI's
