Peter Ward

Peter Ward is a seasoned management consultant with extensive experience in marketing, business development, and communications across various prestigious firms. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Optima Group, Inc. since February 2015, Peter specializes in developing business and product strategies for financial services clients, focusing particularly on RIAs, wealth managers, and asset managers. Previous roles include Chief Marketing Officer at IPG Group, Global Head of Marketing & Communications at Société Générale/Newedge, and Managing Director positions at The Royal Bank of Scotland. Peter's expertise in marketing strategy has also been shaped by consulting at Cornell University and leading corporate communications at META Group (Gartner). Peter holds an MBA from Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management and a BA in Philosophy, cum laude, from the State University of New York at Fredonia.