Peter Ciceri

Experience

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  Unisys

  Jan 1983 - Jan 1990

  Sales and Product Marketing Manager

  I began my sales career at Xerox in 1980 then moved to Unisys in 1983. From working as a regional Sales Account Manager (Sales Rep of the year, 1984) then promoted to Regional Sales Manager (Western Canada), I was promoted to work at the corporate head office in Phila, PA, 1986 and and again in 1990. I was transferred to Tokyo as the Product Manager & Liaison between the Unisys Joint Venture in Japan 1987-89.

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  Hewlett-Packard Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1995

  Director Sales & Marketing, Distributors and Resellers

  HP in the 90's was a great company... full of hard working business people and a culture that was still firmly grounded in the HP Way from Bill Hewlett & Dave Packard. For 5 years I managed HP's network of resellers throughout Asia, including the country distributors where HP did not have a direct presence. The growth in the business was significant as well as my own professional and personal growth.

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  Tandem Computers (Asia Pacific)

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Asia Pacific, VP & General Manager (purchased by Compaq Computer, 1997)

  As the head of Tandem Asia Pacific, I was responsible for Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and the division's P&L. For the ten years that I spent living and working throughout Asia I learned how to effectively work and do business in each of the 14 unique country countries. Cultural values of respect, relationships, win-win business and the spirit and trust behind a business deal are fundamentals and the conditions of success.

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  Compaq Canada

  Dec 1997 - Jun 2000

  President & Managing Director

  My responsibilities as CEO included all sales, finances, operations, legal, HR and strategy. During my tenure, Compaq’s revenue grew from $1.1B to $1.8B. But my main accomplishment was overseeing the merger of Tandem Computer, Digital Equipment Canada, and Compaq growing from 1000 to 3500 people - one of the largest mergers in Canada. It taught me invaluable lessons in leadership... driving strategy, ensuring effective structure and motivating people. It also taught me the three necessary criteria of a successful M&A: 1) The right strategy, 2) effective merger execution and 3) achieving one culture. Show less

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  Custom House Global Payments

  Jan 2007 - Dec 2010

  President & CEO

  I joined Custom House in January 2007 as President and then promoted to CEO. My was responsible for all staff, operations, management, compliance, marketing and strategy. In September 2009, as CEO, and together with Peter Gustavson and a great management team, I played a leadership role in the acquisition of Custom House by Western Union for $370M USD, representing a 4X multiple from the time I joined Custom House. After 4 years and staying for a year to assist the transition, I retired to my coaching and counselling practice. Show less

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  Peter Ciceri, Psychotherapy, Career Counselling & Executive Coaching

  Jan 2010 - Dec 2022

  Principal
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  Peter Ciceri MA RCC Trauma and First Responder Therapy

  Jan 2011 - now

  Principal

  My private practice is divided into two main areas: 1) As a certified counsellor for First Responders, I work to resolve the trauma they have experienced. 2) As a mental health therapist, I work with adults to assist and resolve their depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief, loss and other related mental health challenges.

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  Oak Bay Marine Group

  Jun 2014 - Apr 2015

  CEO

  I enjoyed the opportunity to work as a CEO in the hospitality and tourism industry with the Oak Bay Marine Group. Although I was only there for just under a year, I initiated a number of positive changes in operations, sales, marketing, revenue enhancement, etc., while completing a strategic analysis of the business. Revenues and EBITDA increased YOY under my tenure. It was my recommendation that the CEO position was more suited to a COO role and the right person was promoted from within and I retired from the company. Show less