John Peterson

John Peterson is an accomplished executive in the aviation and aerospace industry, currently serving as the Executive Director of the Aviation Line of Business at Iridium since February 2022. Prior to this role, John held the position of Vice President General Manager at Honeywell from February 2016, overseeing a diverse $600 million portfolio that achieved consistent double-digit organic growth across multiple aviation technologies. John's career includes pivotal roles such as Director of Product Management at Satcom Direct, where a dedicated product management organization was established, and at Collins Aerospace, where leadership of an international team contributed to significant portfolio growth and strategic initiatives. John holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Arizona, and two Master's degrees—one in Business Administration from the University of Iowa and another in Engineering/Industrial Management from Washington State University.