About

About Me

Peter G. Bowen is a New Orleans entrepreneur, advisor, and investor. His skill in business stems from his work in hospitality, travel, and business management. He is currently Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of Dirks Companies. Previously, he was Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for the Office of Business & External Services (OBES) for the City of New Orleans where he managed the City’s Land Use Departments and Offices of Economic and Workforce Development.

Working History

Before working for the City of New Orleans, Peter Bowen was the Chief Operating Officer for Calvary Sanitizers. Prior to that, he spent time in an organization development and expansion role for J Hospitality & Development. His time with J Hospitality & Development included restructuring 18 independent properties with a thousand employees and a $20M budget.

From 2017 to 2019, Peter Bowen was a general manager for Sonder Inc. During his time there, he was able to launch the company in New Orleans and achieve profitability in less than a year. Before running Sonder, he was the Senior Vice President for Hotel Asset Value Enhancement (HotelAVE) in New York. From 2015 to 2016, Peter Bowen was a Founding Managing Partner of PostScript Hospitality. His work with PostScript included growing the company to $8 million and tripling the client ROI, netting major clients like Omni Hotels and Four Seasons.

From 2013 to 2014, he worked as a Senior Consultant for Carpedia International in Toronto. From 2012 to 2013, Peter Bowen taught as an adjunct professor for Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology on hospitality and tourism topics.

Education

Peter Bowen spent time earning his Bachelor of Science degree from Cornell University, completing his degree in Hotel Administration with a concentration in Beverage Management. An educational experience from the distinguished school gave him a solid start in the right direction.

After getting his Bachelor’s degree, he went on to earn his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Guelph in Ontario, Canada. His work at Guelph included a focus on Hospitality and Tourism.

He was also certified as a sommelier. His education serves as a foundation that supports his desire to thrive in the business and travel sector. He continues to look at trends and new technology to pinpoint more efficient or effective policies to help his clients grow.

Professional Skills

Peter Bowen is highly skilled at restructuring budgets to accommodate the needs of businesses. His experience with the hospitality industry helps him prioritize the needs of key participants in projects. He helps companies use technology to increase their leads and build a stronger customer base.

His experience has led to multi-million dollar revenue and business growth for companies looking to increase through development projects. Peter Bowen is familiar with cutting-edge technology that can help improve efficiencies and flesh out roadmaps for success.

He has extensive experience with building relationships through a grassroots project to gain support for New Orleans development projects. His ability to see the problem at hand and problem-solve a solution is one reason his ventures have succeeded. He has spent more than 12 years leading diverse hospitality companies towards increased growth and accomplishment.

Interests and Hobbies

Peter Bowen is interested in the impact of hospitality and construction on the planet. He is driven to problem-solve in ways that will be most effective for his clients, and the customers and still take Earth into consideration. Using up-and-coming technology, he has found that innovation is a crucial part of reducing waste and improving resource sustainability—including historic preservation.

Through technology updates, the organizations under his guidance have been able to create a more customer-centric approach that prioritizes key actions for greater outcomes. He believes improving both frontend and backend issues will result in a more favorable outcome that leads to brand loyalty through higher UX.

With a passion for the arts and traveling, Peter Bowen also appreciates creative spaces that utilize old architecture. He has found most businesses are more appreciated by guests when they have an artistic vision behind their design. His understanding of architecture and art history has led him to take a personal interest in the beauty of the buildings he is working to advise. His recommendations for most organizations include renovations to impress guests or tenants.

Current Career

Moving forward as an entrepreneur and visionary, Peter Bowen is prepared to help more businesses realize their growth potential with the right budget, strategy, and technology in place. His ability to address problems and find creative solutions has impressed clients facing challenging outlooks.

He wants to pursue jobs that hold meaning and provide value to the community. His goal is to help organizations improve their bottom line to better offer their valuable services or products. With a wide number of local connections, he can help clients find new partnerships, vendors, investors, and contacts that can help them hit new heights.

Peter Bowen continues to look for corporate leadership opportunities in the greater New Orleans region. He believes in supporting local businesses and the local economy. He is always on the lookout for cutting-edge design and sustainable growth trends.