Peter Gaarder

Peter Gaarder is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the biomedical sector. Currently serving as Vice President of Field Operations Support and Chief Manufacturing Executive at the American Red Cross Biomedical since September 2001, Peter is responsible for the manufacturing and distribution of blood and blood-derived products within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. Prior to this role, Peter held positions at Northwest Airlines, including Senior Director and Senior Operations Manager from February 1989 to October 2001. Educational qualifications include a Juris Doctor in Corporate Law from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a Master of Science in Organizational Management from Concordia College, a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Cardinal Stritch University, and a Certificate in Arbitration and Mediation from Mitchell Hamline School of Law.