Leif Pedersen is a dynamic and strategic financial leader with more than 25 years of experience in finance, accounting, and operations, particularly within large-scale, publicly traded organizations. He is recognized for his ability to lead finance teams in high-growth environments, ensuring that strategic planning is seamlessly executed to drive enterprise value. His expertise in financial reporting, compliance, and operational efficiency has consistently delivered results that enhance shareholder value.
Before joining P3 Health Partners, Pedersen served as Vice President of Finance & Shared Services CFO at Optum Health, a key division of UnitedHealth Group. There, he managed a $1 billion SG&A P&L, optimizing financial operations and fostering enhanced accountability across business units. His strategic leadership was instrumental in resolving material vendor contract disputes and improving capital management across a $700 million annual portfolio. Additionally, he drove corporate departments to critically analyze KPI and activity-based costing models driving t cost efficiencies across the organization.
Prior to his time at Optum Health, Pedersen served as a Vice President of Finance & IT at DaVita Medical Group, he successfully led the financial separation of DaVita’s IT organization from its parent enterprise, driving enterprise value by reorganizing IT contracting and procurement functions. His strategic financial planning and implementation of robust capital oversight processes delivered significant cost savings and operational improvements.
Pedersen has a proven track record in managing financial reporting for publicly traded companies, including ensuring compliance with SEC regulations and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) requirements. His experience extends to leading financial due diligence and integration efforts for major acquisitions and divestitures.
Starting his career as a Senior Assurance Manager at Arthur Andersen/KPMG in Seattle, WA, Pedersen developed a strong foundation in audit and assurance services for publicly traded companies. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting from Washington State University and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).
With a deep understanding of the financial intricacies of publicly traded value-based care organization and a commitment to driving shareholder value, Pedersen is well-positioned to lead P3 Health Partners as its Chief Financial Officer, ensuring robust financial health and strategic growth.
