Michael Peterson
About Michael Peterson
Michael Peterson is the Senior Director of Consumer Automotive Product & Strategy at Ally, with extensive experience in the automotive and financial services sectors.
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Michael Peterson serves as the Senior Director of Consumer Automotive Product & Strategy at Ally. He stepped into this role in 2018 and operates out of the Detroit Metropolitan Area.
Current Role at Ally
At Ally, Michael Peterson oversees the strategy for consumer automotive products. His responsibilities include developing and managing electric vehicle collateral risk processes and implementing strategies for managing aftermarket product risk. Additionally, he cultivates and maintains relationships with strategic third-party partners to align with company goals and enhance product offerings.
Previous Positions at Ally
Before his current role, Michael Peterson served as Director of Consumer Automotive Product & Strategy at Ally from 2013 to 2018. Prior to that, he was the Senior Manager of Quality Control for Dealer Financial Services at Ally from 2010 to 2013. Both roles were based in the Greater Detroit Area.
Career Background and Experience
Michael Peterson’s career in the automotive and finance sectors spans several prestigious companies. Before working at Ally, he owned Peterson Consulting, LLC from 2008 to 2009. He also served as Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers from 1998 to 2008, and worked as a Product Engineer at Motorola from 1996 to 1997.
Education and Expertise
Michael Peterson holds an Executive MBA from Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business, earned between 2004 and 2006. He also has a BS in Electrical Engineering from Brigham Young University, completed in 1996. His combined technical and business education underpins his strategic and analytical approach in his current role.