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UDO PETERS

Vice President, Operations Practice

With more than 24 years of global experience in Lean and Operational Excellence, Udo Peters is a transformational operations leader known for accelerating organizational performance, strengthening execution, and driving sustainable continuous improvement across complex, multicultural environments. Udo has held senior leadership roles spanning Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Planning and Strategy Deployment, Post-Merger Integration, Process Optimization, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Customer & Technical Service, Sales, and Marketing. He has delivered impact across world-class organizations including Danaher, WRS Motion Picture & Video Laboratory, Circor International, Apex Tool Group, Pentair, Wagner-Group, and HIAB / Cargotec.

Renowned for his resourcefulness, analytical rigor, and operational discipline, Udo has consistently delivered step-change improvements in profitability, quality, delivery, and innovation. He has led or facilitated over 200 Kaizen events, built and mentored high-performing teams, and helped organizations establish robust Lean Business Systems that scale.


Fluent in German, English, and Spanish, with professional proficiency in French, Udo brings deep international leadership experience across the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany, enabling him to lead effectively in diverse cultural and operational contexts.


He holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Mechanical Engineering, an MBA from La Salle University (USA); and Executive Education at Harvard Business School.

Udo Peters’ Industry Experience

Sales

Marketing

Engineering

Fluid Handling

Water Technology

Quality Assurance

Tools and Industrial Equipment

Motion Picture & Video Laboratory

Coatings & Surface Technology

Aerospace & Defense

Process Management

Technical Service

Manufacturing

Automation

Oil & Gas

& More