Pete Hendel

Pete Hendel has extensive work experience in various roles within the information technology and strategy fields. Pete began their career at Procter & Gamble in 1996, where they held the position of Associate Director for a significant period. In 2013, they joined Bacardi as Vice President of Information Technology and Shared Services. Hendel later served as the Chief Information Officer at Bacardi from 2018 to 2022 before transitioning to the role of Head of Strategy and Disruptive Innovation in 2021. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Information Officer at Bacardi.

Pete Hendel attended the University of Waterloo from 1990 to 1995, where they pursued a degree in Applied Science (Engineering) with a specialization in Civil Engineering, focusing on Environmental Engineering. In 2007 and 2008, they obtained a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. In 2016 and 2017, they participated in the Emilio Bacardi Executive Leadership Program at Harvard Business School. Currently, Pete holds an edX Verified Certificate for Managing Happiness, obtained in 2023 from edX.