Peter Retterer

Peter Retterer has extensive experience spanning various roles and industries. Peter started their career at Ecolab Inc., where they served as the Director of Global Strategic Sourcing & Indirect Procurement, responsible for strategic purchasing and managing supplier relationships. Peter also held the position of Director Europe, Middle East, & Africa Procurement, overseeing procurement operations in the region.

Peter then joined The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as the Director of Americas Procurement, managing a substantial annual spend and a team of 120 employees. Peter ensured optimal productivity and market performance while operating on a budget of $15 million.

Later, Peter became a Member of the Board of Directors at Elemica, a technology company providing supply chain solutions. Peter played a vital role in driving sustained profitability and devising growth strategies, leading to a 20% revenue growth during their tenure.

Currently, Peter is working at Ascend Performance Materials as the Vice President of Corporate Strategic Accounts. Peter has been instrumental in transforming the sales and marketing organization from a regional to a globally aligned structure. By innovating in strategic growth markets and establishing strong customer relationships, they have projected a sales improvement of $150 million.

In addition to their current role, Peter has also served as the Senior Commercial Director and Global Business Director at Ascend Performance Materials, overseeing a $600 million Americas polyamides business focused on the Automotive, Consumer & Industrial, and Textile markets. Peter modernized the strategy and managed customer relationships aligned with the company's strategic vision.

Prior to their current position, Peter was the Senior Director of Global Indirect & Capital Procurement at Ascend, where they transformed the procurement organization into a proactive and strategic entity. Peter developed a three-year transformational plan and executed the roadmap, bringing substantial benefits to the company.

Overall, Peter Retterer brings a wealth of experience and expertise in procurement, strategic planning, customer relationship management, and driving growth and profitability in various industries.

Peter Retterer holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. Peter also has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on International Finance and International Business from Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago. Peter has participated in executive education programs, including the Senior Executive Development Program/Senior Leadership Development Program at Harvard Business School and the Strategic Leadership Program at Mays Business School, Texas A&M University. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in Lean Six Sigma Green Belt and Lean Six Sigma Project Sponsor from The George Group, LLC.