[3] From 1990 to 2001, Peters held senior managerial positions in Queensland departments managing tourism, sport and recreation.
[5] In 2010, Peters was appointed the chief executive officer of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Bid Company.
[6] The bid was successful and in 2012 Peters was appointed chief executive officer of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation Organising Committee.
In being appointed to the position Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke stated that Mr Peters was "the key" to the successful bid.
[7] He attended Harvard University's six-week Advanced Management Program, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.