Welcome to the National Academy Of Best-Selling Authors®

Peter Howley

Peter A. Howley is a serial entrepreneur with unprecedented successful experience in building high growth disruptive technology and service companies in a broad array of industries including telecom, mobile, healthcare, social media and various internet sectors. As Chairman of The Howley Management Group he works closely with Entrepreneurs, CEO’s and Boards to turn good ideas into great fast growing sustainable businesses. “It would be hard to find an advisor with a broader depth of experience, and more integrity, than Peter Howley. When I needed no-nonsense straight shooting advice, I always thought to call him first.” Steve O’Neil, Founder of ITC ThinkLink Peter Howley has the unusual reputation, even in Silicon Valley, for making good things happen fast. He has the distinction of accelerating a disruptive Silicon Valley venturebacked company, quickly leading it through an IPO and later acquisition, into the pages of American business history as CEO. Centex Telemanagement was recognized as one of the fastest growing, best managed, most profitable companies in both good and bad economies in America. Howley initiated an innovative and successful business culture that retains a magical cult status within customer service focused companies such as Zappos. Mr. Howley joined the founders of Exodus Communications at its inception. He advised and served on the Board through IPO until June 2000. Exodus still holds a NASDAQ record for 13 consecutive quarters of greater than 40% revenue growth. “Great guy and huge reason why Exodus succeeded.” Craig Buda, Senior Sales Executive Later as the Co-founder and CEO of IPWireless, Inc., Howley raised more than $120 million in venture capital. His leadership was instrumental in the company’s successful growth and acquisition by Nextwave. “Pete has the rare ability to provide broad strategic advice matched with keen insight on the operational details that keep new ventures afloat and all stakeholders engaged and encouraged. This was crucial to my early success at SOS Wireless. Pete comes by these talents the old fashioned way; through a great education, tremendous experience, brainpower, and a hefty dose of practicality.” Gene Russell, President and CEO, SOS Wireless, Inc. Mr. Howley frequently speaks to business and students groups. He recently co-authored the best seller “TrendSetters: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal Top Trends to Help You Achieve Greater Health, Wealth & Success.” The National Academy of Best Selling Authors honored him with the Golden Quill Award. He also appeared on America’s Premier Experts television show.