"As the CEO of Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas, I get to work closely with incredibly committed business leaders to develop the next generation of female leaders.

"Peter Balyta has served on our board for several years and is a passionate advocate for girls and women. As Chair of our Strategic Planning Committee, Peter guides the long-term strategy for the organization, particularly in our ability to serve more girls and deliver revenue to our council.

"Peter led the work to develop a new 3-year strategic plan during the pandemic, encouraging the committee to reflect on our relevancy and our reach. As a member of our Executive Committee, Peter is always prepared to contribute and has participated in risk management and governance oversight during a period of rapid growth for the organization.

"An avid supporter of our STEM Center of Excellence, Peter has secured funding and support. I personally find Peter to be a go-getter, an executive mentor and someone I can count on when I need leadership or advocacy."

Jennifer Kiehl Bartkowski

CEO, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas

"Peter's business acumen includes not only operational excellence but also a comprehensive understanding of risk management including environmental, social, and global governance risks (ESG). He has a keen sense for when ESG issues can be addressed with solutions that are company-specific differentiators and when they must be addressed through industry collaborations.

"Peter has applied this expertise on issues ranging from environmental sustainability and conflict-free minerals, to diversity and inclusion and global employee engagement and human rights in the supply chain.

"[Peter] would be a great asset as a board member or advisor for any company seeking to grow outside of the U.S. or to make risk management and governance around ESG issues more robust.

"Beyond his technical expertise, Peter is a warm and generous human being--a gentleman and a natural leader, teacher, and coach who is committed to the success of any team he joins."

Katherine Volvoda Smith

Executive Director, Center for Corporate Citizenship

"I had the privilege to work with Peter during my tenure at Texas Instruments. His passion for education, positive social impact and technical innovation make him a trusted thought partner and influencer across the entire enterprise, brand ecosystem and within the community.

"Peter is a proven, respected and sought-after leader who delivers consistent, profitable growth for the business, while remaining focused on improving operations and supply chain excellence.

"Peter's leadership of global ESG efforts helped future-proof the company and establish a more sustainable global footprint. More importantly, though, Peter has a passion for his team and for giving back and will always put people first.

Kimberly Morgan

Global Head of Issues Management and Crisis Response, Yum! Brands