MEET THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Dr. Peter Tarhanidis, Ph.D. launched Praxis Advisory with a vision to inspire leaders to empower teams toward exceptional performance in advancing healthier firms and society amid a constantly shifting and changing world.

30+ year professional career and 12+ year academic teaching career

Peter Tarhanidis is a distinguished senior strategy and operations executive, trusted industry advisor, dedicated board member, and esteemed academic. He excels at influencing purposeful action among leaders to advance healthier firms and society. With a proven track record of over $5 billion in maximizing profitability, Peter specializes in converting competitive advantages into world-class operating and quality management systems to serve stakeholders across diverse sectors. Peter has worked for:

• Johnson & Johnson, Strategy & Operations, Technology Engineering and Design;

• Quest Diagnostics, Program Management and Business Process Innovation;

• PA Consulting Group, Principal Consultant across Pharma, Life Sciences, Water and Energy Utilities, Business Services, Communications Media and Telecommunications, FMCG, and Manufacturing;

• The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Financial Accounting and Telecommunications

In academia, Peter has spent over a decade as a practitioner-scholar across four universities, inspiring lifelong learning and emphasizing the value of students' performance in their communities and industries.

• Columbia University, Lecturer of Professional Studies, M.S. Applied Analytics

• St. Vladimir’s Seminary, Faculty, M.A. Orthodox Christian Leadership Studies

• DeVry University, Adjunct, B.A. Business Applications and Computers

• Keller Graduate School, Visiting Professor, M.S Telecom /Data Networks

Peter has over twelve years of experience as a board director, he provides governance and performance oversight to five nonprofits, driving mission-critical community impacts. His commitment to service extends beyond the boardroom, as evidenced by his volunteer work with prestigious organizations such as the United Nations, the U.S. Department of Commerce (NIST), and the Project Management Institute. He is invested as an Archon of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, as a protector for the future of faith, democracy, and human rights.

Peter is an expert presenter and negotiator who demonstrates business acumen in balancing strategic decisions with fiscal stewardship. Peter holds

• Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and Business

• M.B.A.

• B.A. in Economics.

Complemented by industry certifications as a Project Management Professional, Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Management Practitioner, and ITIL v3 Intermediate.

Contact Dr. Tarhanidis for consulting engagements, executive coaching, speaking engagements, or Board roles