In 2008, Peter Wheeler assumed responsibility for leading the global communications strategies and efforts for the Special Olympics movement. He continues his role in overseeing the A Very Special Christmas music series.
Prior to assuming this position, he led Special Olympics’ broadcasting strategy and plan as well as the legacy effort worldwide around the 2007 World Summer Games in Shanghai. In this role he served as a producer for several broadcast events, including the Opening Ceremony, Global Family Forum Show, Global Youth Summit, Special Spirit in China Show, and www.specialolympicslive.org.
Previously, Wheeler held a variety of senior executive positions within Special Olympics, including Executive Vice President responsible for leading The Campaign for Special Olympics, the movement’s first major fundraising campaign initiative; and Vice President of External Affairs, responsible for the oversight of fundraising and communications worldwide.
In 1995, Wheeler was the Executive Director for the Special Olympics World Games in Connecticut. Other leadership roles in the 33 years Wheeler has been involved with Special Olympics include: Executive Director of Special Olympics Connecticut and Program Director of Special Olympics Massachusetts.