Peter Hanley

“Mr. Hanley is a collaborative relationship builder with a vision and passion for the future. He is quick to find common ground and seeks to understand customer and constituent needs deeply. Mr. Hanley carries a diverse set of transferable leadership, innovation, and organizational skills which make him a valuable partner at the head of large organizations comprised of diverse members with competing needs. Mr. Hanley also has a deep appreciation and understanding of emerging technologies which will be a critical skill in a rapidly changing future. ”

“Pete was a joy to work with at IRI. Shortly after he came into the position I met him at an Industry Conference. Pete was reaching out to each IRI member he could find to create a connection. Because of Pete’s business acumen he quickly picked up on our issues, discussions and working groups; showing a great grasp of what was important and how things fit together. With Pete's leadership we worked to form/storm/norm our Working Groups, sun-setting some that had met their useful life and starting up new ones. During Pete's tenure he also lead our annual conference, which was successful and a useful conference.”

“Peter and I have worked together for many years. I’ve witnessed his conceptualizing a business challenge and industry problem then developing entire businesses around them. I appreciate that he takes the time to understand the market, asks great questions, and is enterprising in his approach. Many try to get you to buy whatever they are selling but, Peter is successful because he and his teams have always emphasized the experience and return on investment. His business acumen runs deep. I don’t know where he gets his energy, but it’s contagious. He always finds a way to connect both personally and professionally which, as a sales person myself, I truly appreciate. ”

“I have worked with Peter for over 20 years both as a customer and a client. He has always amazed me with his resourcefulness and ability to find an answer to every issue that presents itself. Peter's strategic planning and leadership skills are the best I've seen and he is never afraid to make a difficult decision. His customer experience design is emulated in both the services and process improvements he implements and also in how he drives the accountability performance of the teams he manages. Peter's network of people and resources runs deep and he is always quick to share ideas and knowledge. He is a self-directed achiever and natural leader, and his enthusiasm is contagious. He is always identifying new areas of opportunity for clients and staff alike, and his work ethic and drive are admirable. He is a valuable professional in his field and a truly remarkable individual.”

“I was on Pete's Executive Team at PlanNet. Working with him is like going to business school in dog years -- I learned more in my first year than I have in seven years at others! Whether it was technology or business skills I learned something new from him every day. Pete’s business acumen allows him to anticipate challenges and he is able to imagine alternatives and better ways to do just about everything. His drive to perpetually improve is contagious. He is approachable and a compassionate leader that is quick to help with anything. He taught me a great deal and will enhance any organization that he is a part of!”

“I initially worked with Peter Hanley when he was sourcing a sizable meeting for one of his clients. The meeting just occurred, and from beginning to end his project management and professionalism was outstanding. He set himself apart with his in-depth understanding of meeting procurement, sourcing and his very analytical and thoughtful approach to contract negotiation. It was very obvious that he understands multiple sides of the equation. I always had to be at my best in understanding my own contract and the intent of each section. He always had very thoughtful adjustments in language and worked through many material changes to the agreement. When he needed to press an issue, his preparation and reasoning was always justified with a reasonable explanation. His creativity in document versioning in the contract revision process was superb and his management of the timeline showed he had respect for the relationship. We utilized the SourceYourMeeting.com eRFI application during the process. At a time when we’ve seen triple digit increases due to sourcing applications it is refreshing to use a tool that provide us with the detail needed to evaluate and bid but with the simplicity to allow us to respond quickly. The eRFI was quick and much simpler than other sourcing applications which require detailed RFP information that isn’t relevant to the initial short-list phase of the decision process. I also really appreciated that the application enhanced the communication as opposed to being a crutch to avoid dialog.”

“Peter, it was truly a pleasure working with you as you procured and negotiated the contracts for your client. From the start, receiving and responding to the lead through your SoucreYourMeeting.com RFP application, the entire experience was quite refreshing and you represented your client with diligence and the utmost professionalism. As I mentioned on the phone, you and your colleague were incredibly responsive with all communication. Though you requested a significant amount of changes and concessions into the contract, you always had good justification and the documents review process were extremely seamless. You clearly understand both sides of the business very well because you made me have to think differently on many occasions. Negotiations can often get quite emotional and contentious but you really took the time to build a great working relationship. I look forward to working with you again soon. Marcus”

“Peter, I wanted to thank you for developing your SourceYourMeeting.com application. This was way better than the alternatives out there. Quick to use and it affords the hotel a better opportunity to present itself to your clients within the comment and benefit fields---and I especially thank you for the mountain of information provided up front about the company and meeting purpose/goals. Hotels generally try to gather this information to understand how they can best meet a groups meeting goals, and having it up front really improves the outcome of their meeting without compromising the negotiation. I wish more organizations used your application.”

“I will try to put this as simple and concisely as possible. If you need the impossible accomplished call Pete Hanley. I’m pretty sure that when energizer ad team came up with their “bunny” idea they based that thought process on Pete. I’ve known Pete since High School but wasn’t exposed to his business side until we went fishing together for our 40th birthdays in Alaska. When I walked into breakfast at 5:50 AM at Talon Lodge (which is on it’s own Island in Sitka Alaska www.talonlodge.com) and saw him co-ordinating meetings and events around the world on a dial up connection I couldn’t help but to be impressed. The second time I got to see him in action is when he had put together an event at the Ritz Carlton in Naples of 100 Hedge Fund Managers, had 3 speakers that day which included a world renown author, a former Fed Chairman, and a fortune 100 CEO, but still had time to squeeze a late lunch in so he and I could catch up. That, my friends, is a gentleman who can help you get from point A to Z and not miss a step in between.”