Peter Warrick
Annapolis,MD
Summary
Legally trained public relations executive with extensive experience in corporate communications, investor relations, business-to-business communications, organizational change/issues management, transactions, and litigation support; Proven business developer; Award-winning corporate writer; Distinguished record of client service across various industries and sectors, including aerospace, automotive, beverage, consumer products, construction, death care, energy, financial, legal, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, real estate, retail, telecommunication, travel and tourism.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder/President
Thomas Warrick LLC/Ltd.
Annapolis, MD
01.2008 - Current
- Authored 35 award-winning annual/integrated reports for multinational beverage, consumer products, construction, retail, and manufacturing companies, including first-ever integrated and green bond reports on behalf of world’s largest Coca-Cola bottler by sales volume
- Guided international clients’ external and internal communications through challenging organizational changes—from high-profile c-suite executive turnover and succession to corporate restructuring and COVID-19 pandemic management—enabling their brand awareness and reputation to emerge even stronger
- Advised and assisted multinational clients on multiple strategic mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, enhancing buy- and sell-side coverage
- Authored report ranked among the top 10 sustainability reports globally by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Reporting Matters for two consecutive years.
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Group
MWW Group
New York, NY
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Advised and assisted global building materials company on successful multibillion-dollar acquisition/post-merger integration
- Directed national/regional eminence campaign on behalf of industry-leading financial services firm
- Counseled three high-profile clients before, during, and after their Chapter 11 corporate bankruptcies
- Authored seven award-winning annual reports for regional and multinational beverage, consumer products, construction, financial, retail, and manufacturing companies
- Hired, trained, and mentored corporate communications team members to maximize productivity.
Managing Principal
The Weiser Group
New York, NY
01.1999 - 01.2006
- Led investor relations practice, grew firm’s business, and provided strategic communications counsel to clients in the US and Mexico
- Counseled and supported global building materials company on two successful multibillion-dollar acquisitions
- Authored 25 award-winning annual reports for multinational beverage, consumer products, construction, retail, and manufacturing companies
- Guided global building materials company before, during, and after successful exchange offer/listing on the NYSE
- Advised and assisted international beverage company on successful multibillion-dollar acquisition/post-merger integration.
Founder/Managing Principal
CCS
New York, NY
01.1997 - 01.1999
Vice President, Director of Corporate Communications
Ludgate Communications, Inc.
New York, NY
01.1995 - 01.1997
Manager, Client Services/Corporate Practice
Burson-Marsteller
New York, NY
01.1994 - 01.1995
Labor and Employment Lawyer
Littler, Mendelson, Fastiff, Tichy & Mathiason
Dallas, TX
01.1992 - 01.1993
Attorney, Labor and Employment Law Section
Johnson, Bromberg & Leeds
Dallas, TX
01.1990 - 01.1992
Attorney, Commercial Litigation Section
Gardere & Wynne
Dallas, TX
01.1989 - 01.1990
Vice President, Account Supervisor
Ketchum Public Relations
New York, NY
01.1997
Education
J.D. -
Southern Methodist University School of Law
Dallas, TX05-1989
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Drake University
Des Moines, IA05-1986
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Brand reputation management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Compelling written and verbal communication
- Research-driven decision making
- Crisis, issue, and organizational change management
- Stakeholder engagement
- Project, budget, and timescale management
- Leadership and team development
- Adaptability, agility, and resilience
Education
Southern Methodist University School of Law, Drake University
Professional Honors Awards
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Silver Anvil Award of Excellence for outstanding corporate communications/investor relations campaign
- Top 10 Ranked Sustainability Report Globally, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Reporting Matters
- LACP Vision Platinum, Gold Annual Report Awards
- ARC “Best of International,” “Best of Mexico” Annual Report Awards
- First Place, Overall, LatinFinance ADR Annual Report Competition
Accomplishments
- Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Award of Excellence for outstanding corporate communications/investor relations
- Top 10 Ranked Sustainability Report Globally, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Reporting Matters
- LACP Vision Platinum, Gold Annual Report Awards
- ARC Best of International, Best of Mexico Annual Report Awards
- First Place, Overall, Latin Finance ADR Annual Report Competition
Timeline
Founder/President
Thomas Warrick LLC/Ltd.
01.2008 - Current
Senior Vice President, Corporate Communications Group
MWW Group
01.2006 - 01.2008
Managing Principal
The Weiser Group
01.1999 - 01.2006
Founder/Managing Principal
CCS
01.1997 - 01.1999
Vice President, Account Supervisor
Ketchum Public Relations
01.1997
Vice President, Director of Corporate Communications
Ludgate Communications, Inc.
01.1995 - 01.1997
Manager, Client Services/Corporate Practice
Burson-Marsteller
01.1994 - 01.1995
Labor and Employment Lawyer
Littler, Mendelson, Fastiff, Tichy & Mathiason
01.1992 - 01.1993
Attorney, Labor and Employment Law Section
Johnson, Bromberg & Leeds
01.1990 - 01.1992
Attorney, Commercial Litigation Section
Gardere & Wynne
01.1989 - 01.1990
J.D. -
Southern Methodist University School of Law
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Drake University
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