Marco Petersen
Marco Petersen
As a strategic partner to business owners and CEOs, I am passionate about helping leaders unlock the full potential of their businesses — and themselves.
With over 17 years of board participation and as a former CFO, COO, and shareholder in a multi-million-dollar international manufacturing business, I bring real-world experience across Finance, Operations, HR, and Business Strategy. I know what it takes to drive sustainable success, navigate complexity, and build lasting business value.
Today, I serve business owners & executives as a strategic partner & trusted advisor, facilitating high-impact peer advisory boards, leading strategic workshops, and providing access to proven business tools, training and systems. As a certified facilitator with The Alternative Board (TAB), I work with growth-minded leaders who are serious about scaling their businesses, improving their work-life balance, and preparing for a future filled with opportunity.
I am passionate about helping entrepreneurs cut through the noise, stay focused on what matters most, and take decisive action with clarity and confidence. My background as an international competitive athlete also shapes my approach — resilience, discipline, and never losing sight of the end goal.
If you are committed to building the true value of your business, achieving greater clarity, and accelerating your success, I would be honoured to partner with you on your journey.
Let’s connect and explore how you can unlock new levels of growth, value, and personal fulfilment.
My Blogs
News & Insights
Marco Petersen – Gauteng / February 2025
Falling back in love with your business often requires reconnecting with your purpose, rediscovering what excites you, and making strategic changes to reignite your passion.
Marco Petersen – Gauteng / January 2025
A relatively new hiring approach, Reverse Interviewing, is gaining traction as a growing number of organisations look for innovative ways to identify and retain top talent.
Marco Petersen – Gauteng / November 2024
The shift from traditional sales tactics to value-based selling is transforming industries and setting a new standard that’s here to stay.
Marco Petersen – Gauteng / October 2024
The future of the economy is shaped by unpredictable factors such as consumer behavior, geopolitical shifts, and inflation.
Boards near me
What this means for you
- You’ll gain new perspectives on your biggest opportunities and challenges.
- You’ll receive constructive feedback and impartial advice.
- You’ll get a supportive group of accountability partners.
TAB members across the South Africa are making better decisions and taking more purposeful action with peer support, backed by regular 1-2-1 coaching.
To join them, contact Marco to discuss how TAB membership can help you and your business.
Discover the power of peer advice
Start with you
Focus on what you want in life and how your business can help get you there.
Increase profitability
Be held accountable to meet your business targets.
Improve decisions
Take control of your decisions through peer support and proven planning tools.
Make better time choices
Spend your time well by utilising the experience of others.
Become a better leader
Motivate your people with the guidance of peers and an expert coach.
Plan a successful exit
Get the best result for you with tailored, hands-on support.
Experience the power of peer support
Running a business is hard, especially when you are doing it alone. By joining one of our peer advisory boards, you can work through business ideas and issues with fellow (non-competing) business owners who have lived what you are living.
Lead Better. Live Better. Achieve More.
Our members describe The Alternative Board as life-changing. They say they’ve never understood what was missing until they found TAB. You’ve succeeded and survived alone, but with TAB, you and your business will thrive.
Start your TAB journey
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Get in touch with Marco.
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He will contact you to arrange an introductory meeting.
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During which, you’ll chat about whether TAB is right for you and your business.
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Attend your first TAB board meeting and experience the power of peer support.
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What they say
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