MEET THE FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Enabling a leadership culture of consensus, influence and purposeful action.

Dr. Peter Tarhanidis 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.

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.

A transformational servant leader, Peter builds rapport with individual stakeholders to foster inclusive, empowering, and accountable cultures within organizations. He approaches business challenges with a creative perspective, strategically orchestrating solutions to complex situations in rapidly shifting global markets.

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. With over twelve years of experience as a board director, he provides governance and performance oversight to five nonprofits, driving mission-critical community impacts.

Peter's 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.

An expert presenter and negotiator, Peter demonstrates business acumen in balancing strategic decisions with fiscal stewardship. He holds a Ph.D. in Leadership, an M.B.A., and a B.A. in Economics, complemented by 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, and Board roles