Keith Held

Keith Held, MBA has a diverse range of work experience spanning over two decades. Keith currently holds the position of Vice President of Finance at Opta Group, a role they assumed in 2023. Prior to this, Keith held the position of Director of Contracts & Revenue at Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions from 2019 onwards. In this role, they were responsible for developing and implementing strategies to support corporate goals, negotiating contracts, and achieving revenue targets.

Before joining Pharmacy Benefit Dimensions, Keith worked at Cardinal Health as the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis from 2015 to 2019. Here, they were responsible for financial analysis, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.

Keith's experience also includes working as a Controller at Goodnature Products, Inc. in 2014, where they guided financial decisions and achieved budget objectives. Keith also served as the Corporate Accounting Manager at Moog Inc. in 2013 and as a Senior Financial Analyst at Graphic Controls from 2012 to 2013.

From 2007 to 2012, Keith held various positions at Uniselect USA, including Finance Accounting Manager and Financial Analyst. Keith managed a team and handled asset management, accounting, and financial reporting for a $1.2 billion aftermarket auto supplies company.

Keith's early career includes a role as an Inventory Analyst at General Mills where they oversaw inventory management and purchasing functions. Keith also worked in sales at Associated Healthcare.

Overall, Keith Held's experience demonstrates their expertise in finance, contracts, revenue management, and financial planning and analysis across a variety of industries.

Keith Held received their education as follows:

- From 1990 to 1993, they attended Bishop Timon - St. Jude High School.

- From 1999 to 2003, they studied at Canisius University, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Accounting and Finance.

- From 2004 to 2007, they pursued their Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on finance at Canisius University.

- In 2013, they attended Boston University to obtain a CMA degree in Accounting and Finance.

Keith Held also holds additional certifications, including a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt (ICYB) from Cardinal Health in 2018 and participation in the World Business Forum NYC 2023 organized by WOBI.