Scott J. Peterson

Scott Peterson is a seasoned general management executive with a proven track record of delivering sustainable growth for $250+ million portfolios, startups and non-profits. He studied at Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management where he earned an MBA in Marketing, Finance, International Business, and Organizational Strategy. He also completed a BS in International Relations at Georgetown University and a diploma in College Prep at Edina Senior High School. Scott is the founder and President of True North Strategies, LLC, and co-founder of The Vélo Project, LLC. He has held several senior roles at Revlon, General Mills, and the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, where he served as a legislative assistant. Scott is an unflappable operator and innovator who coaches his teams to embrace a disciplined, yet creative and entrepreneurial spirit. He fosters new approaches and effectively marshals resources to build organizational and operational excellence. As a leader of businesses and boards, he invests in cultivating effective relationships with people across levels and functions. Scott has a passion for empowering people and teams to achieve more than they imagined.