Peter is a seasoned cleantech expert and advocate for cleantech in Canada.
He developed and led RBC/RBCx’s national cleantech practice providing commercial/corporate lending (venture debt, SaaS , investment tax credit, trade related financing…) and advisory services.
He is the Founding Chair of the Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association (OCTIA). Ontario is home to the largest concentration of cleantech companies in Canada (39%). He is also Chair of the Canada Cleantech Alliance, a coalition of 22 cleantech industry associations, accelerators and investors.
A graduate of the University of Toronto, Peter has completed an Executive Program at Queens University and holds a Certificate in Carbon Finance. He was recognized as a cleantech leader by the Clean 50 in Canada in 2019 and again in 2025 as part of Fort Capital’s Climate Tech Team.
Heritage
- RBC/RBCx, National Cleantech Lead, Cleantech Leader, 2013-2024
- CIBC Real Estate Finance Division, AVP, Senior Director Origination, 2009-2012
- HSBC Bank Canada, VP & Branch Manager, 2000-2008
Focus
- Origination and M&A, capital raising and advisory services and for cleantech companies
- Customer service
- Ecosystem partnering
Community
- Chair/Board Member, Canada Cleantech Alliance
- Founding Chair of the Board , Ontario Clean Technology Industry Association
- Past Mentor, RBC Women in Cleantech at MaRS
- Past Server, Out of the Cold