Peter Johnson brings unmatched experience and perspective to Fortuna, having served in senior leadership at one of the world’s top MBA programs for nearly two decades. As Assistant Dean of the Full-time MBA Program at Berkeley Haas, he led the admissions team, chaired the admissions committee, and helped design the school’s evaluation and interview process. He later served as the administrative head of the entire program, overseeing student experience, academic affairs, and admissions.

After his first decade at Haas, Peter relocated to Europe, serving as Vice President at Central European University in Budapest, before returning to California to rejoin Haas in a senior leadership role. Over the years, he’s reviewed thousands of applications and developed a sharp eye for the stories that resonate with admissions committees – and the ones that don’t.

Peter’s commitment to increasing access and representation in business education is reflected in his board service with GMAC and the Forté Foundation. He’s known for his thoughtful, empowering approach and deep belief that every candidate has something valuable to contribute. Having lived in Italy, Austria, and Hungary, Peter also enjoys helping applicants highlight international experience and a global mindset. Now based in California’s Sonoma County wine country, he spends weekends kayaking on the Russian River or discovering new wineries with his two dogs in tow.