Bio

Scott Peterson joined Extreme Networks as SVP Global Channels on 1/31/22. Peterson has over twenty (20) years of success guiding high-performing technology teams across a variety of vertical practices in more than 25 countries. Before joining Extreme, he was EVP & Chief Revenue Officer at Mitel Communications from 2019-21. Earlier in his career, Scott had a 15 year tenure at Verizon, highlighted by executive leadership positions running global P&Ls as large as 2,000 team members and more than $2B in annual revenues. Scott received his MBA from the University of Colorado, a JD (Juris Doctor) from the University of Iowa College of Law, and a BS in Political Science from the University of Iowa. He is licensed to practice law in US federal courts and the state of Colorado, and he is a frequent keynote speaker at CTIA, Dreamforce, HiMSS, Channel Partners and other high profile events. Scott is a passionate about his four children, living a healthy life centered on gratitude and joy, college football, and finding the world’s best pinot noir. Opinions expressed on Linked In are his own.