Erik Petersen, Managing Director and Principal Consultant
Alpha: The value of the return from an investment above the average for that asset class.
Erik is a manufacturing business transformation and leadership expert. He founded Alpha Returns with the belief that manufacturing businesses can achieve world class operating outcomes. Through his experiences building teams in sales, marketing, engineering, operations, and supply chain, over the past 20+ years he's gained a wealth of experience in creating sustainable and repeatable growth focused processes. Erik utilizes language skills in German and Spanish and has earned the following credentials:
- MBA from Northwestern University - Kellog School of Management (Chicago, IL). Emphasis in Finance (Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Leveraged Buyouts) and Organizational Leadership.
- Certificate in International Business from IPADE Business School (Mexico City, MX).
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Milwaukee School of Engineering (Milwaukee, WI). Emphasis in Power Networks, Communications, and Marketing.
- Diploma of Engineering Knowledge in Electrical Engineering from Techniche Hochschule (Luebeck, Germany).
- Certificate in Finance and Accounting from the American Management Association.
- Certificate in Flow Leadership from Operations Science Institute.
Our Mission
At Alpha Returns Consulting, our mission is to organize manufacturing businesses for growth.
We firmly believe that manufacturing businesses are capable of world class operating outcomes. We offer a variety of services to get your business on the path to those measurable performance results. Our goal is to partner with you to exceed your customer's expectations so you can reach your goals. When you achieve this, you'll lead your market.