Keith Rose

Chief Executive Officer at Operant Networks

Keith Rose has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Keith started their career as a Lead Buyer/Supply Chain Analyst at Lipo Chemicals from 2005 to 2008. Keith then moved on to Sea Bright Solar, LLC in 2009 as a Director of Business Development & Sales, where they oversaw marketing and sales operations in multiple offices. In 2011, they joined Solmetric Corporation as a VP of Global Sales, managing distributor network relationships globally. In 2014, their role expanded to VP of Global Customer Development, responsible for customer-facing teams. Keith played a crucial role in the acquisition of Solmetric Corporation by Vivint Solar. Keith then joined Vivint Solar in 2015 as the Sales Director/VP for the Commercial Division, launching and scaling up the division. In 2017, they joined HiQ Solar as the Vice President of Business Development, Sales & Marketing, working closely with the CEO on corporate development projects. Most recently, Keith became the CEO of Operant Networks in April 2019.

Keith Rose's education history includes a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts degree from Rutgers University, where they studied Chemical Engineering and Economics from 1999 to 2004. Keith then pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Marketing and Strategy from the Fordham Gabelli School of Business between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, Keith completed the AGSM-MBA program specializing in Strategy at the Australian School of Business/UNSW in 2008.

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Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    April, 2019 - present

  • Advisor & Chief Commercial Officer

    December, 2016