Peter is an accomplished leader with over two decades of leadership across higher education and the corporate sector, driving organisational performance, operations excellence and organisational growth.

As Deputy Director: Operations at the Hasso Plattner d-school Afrika at the University of Cape Town, Peter provides strategic leadership across finance, human resources, operations, facilities, governance, partnerships, marketing, and organisational development. He leads the design and optimisation of business systems that enable innovation, strengthen institutional capability, and support the delivery of high-impact educational programmes. A strong advocate for design thinking as a leadership and management methodology, Peter applies human-centred approaches to solve complex organisational challenges, improve stakeholder experiences, and create sustainable business solutions.

Peter has a proven track record of leading organisational transformation, improving operational efficiency, strengthening governance, and building strategic partnerships across sectors. His expertise spans business strategy, organisational design, financial stewardship, business intelligence, process optimisation, risk management, and change leadership.

Recognised for his collaborative leadership style and strategic perspective, Peter is passionate about building high-performing teams, fostering innovation, and translating strategy into measurable organisational impact. He is committed to creating resilient, future-focused organisations that deliver meaningful social and economic value through innovation and design-led thinking.