Steven Nelson

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President and Chief Commercial Officer @ Dario
Pittsburgh, PA, US
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Greater Pittsburgh Region, United States
About Steven Nelson

I am a seasoned healthcare executive with 2 decades of C-level leadership experience, consistently driving organizational scaling, fostering innovation, and achieving operational excellence. My proven track record includes scaling B2B health organizations, managing a 9-figure P&L, and coalescing diverse stakeholders.STRATEGIC LEADERSHIPAs President and CEO of Contigo Health, a Premier Inc. subsidiary, I built and launched a new company, achieving a $250M valuation within 5 years. My growth strategy, encompassing organic (40%) and inorganic (60%) initiatives, led to revenue growth from inception to $60M. Pioneering purpose-built networks, we achieved 100% client retention for third-party administrators (TPAs) and centers of excellence (COEs) for major clients, including Walmart, Lowes, Amazon, and Meta.OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCEAs COO of Anthem’s Diversified Business Group, I developed a comprehensive strategic business plan to achieve business goals. During my tenure, I provided operational oversight, established a flexible operating model for an exit strategy, and generated $246M in revenue through successful plan implementation.FINANCIAL ACUMENAs SVP of Strategy, Product, and Marketing at Highmark (BCBS), I led the planning and deployment of $775M operating budgets, contributing to launching a virtual medicine offering for 4M members.My ongoing commitment to strategic leadership and operational excellence positions me as a compelling candidate for transformative healthcare leadership roles. I welcome LinkedIn connections to expand my network and explore opportunities to contribute value and expertise.

Steven Nelson's Current Company Details
Dario

Dario

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President and Chief Commercial Officer
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Website:
dariohealth.com
Employees:
245
Steven Nelson Work Experience Details
  • Dario
    President And Chief Commercial Officer
    Dario
    Pittsburgh, Pa, Us
  • Dariohealth
    Chief Commercial Officer (Cco)
    Dariohealth Jun 2024 - Present
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
  • Freelance
    On Leave
    Freelance Sep 2023 - Jun 2024
    United States
  • Contigo Health
    President/Chief Executive Officer
    Contigo Health Oct 2018 - Sep 2023
    $250M Valuation | 900K Provider Network | 4.1M Providers Locations | 350+ Employees | Consolidated subsidiary of Premier, Inc., a health benefits platform with direct-to-employer and direct-to-provider relationships.LEADERSHIP IMPACT & RESULTS$60M+ Revenue | $55M OPEX | 7 Direct/13 Indirect Reports | National | Reported to CEOEstablished Contigo Health as nation’s leading network-based direct-to-employer health products provider for self-insured employers. BUSINESS GROWTH AND FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS• Spearheaded growth from inception to $60M revenue, elevating valuation to $250M with projected growth to reach $100M revenue and a $1B valuation by 2026.• Acquired first entity within 6 months, implementing business case for 43% growth in the first year despite the pandemic.• Formulated and drove growth strategy comprised of organic (40%) and inorganic (60%) initiatives.• Built executive team and all shared-services functions within 90 days. • Established a unifying vision, mission, and culture centered around the ethos of “Together Contigo.”HEALTHCARE NETWORK DEVELOPMENT• Created 3 purpose-built networks with 25+ health systems.DIRECT-TO-EMPLOYER HEALTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES• Delivered customized health plan administration services.• Achieved 100% client retention, including Walmart, Lowes, Amazon, and Meta.• Maintained impressive 78%+ client Net Promoter Scores (NPS).FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT AND COMPLIANCE• Oversaw fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing.• Ensured TPA and insurance licensure compliance.ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSFORMATION• Developed succession plans for directors and above, enabling a scalable organization.• Pioneered novel benefits strategy and quarterly incentive plan for Premier’s employees after successfully piloting within Contigo Health.• Established quarterly incentive plans for all Contigo Health employees based on KPIs by area.
  • Anthem, Inc.
    Chief Operating Officer, Diversified Business Group
    Anthem, Inc. 2017 - 2018
    Company Overview$92B Revenue | 118M People Served | 71K Employees | (now Elevance Health) Leading health company serving approximately 118M people through affiliates.LEADERSHIP IMPACT & RESULTS$240M Revenue | $205M OPEX | 8 Direct/6K Indirect Reports | 8 Businesses/23 Offices | National | Reported to CEO of DBGPromoted to build an end-to-end strategic business plan for a new health services business to increase top-line revenue/operating profit diversification within the “One Anthem” transformation plan. Aligned internal capabilities, including payor, provider, care delivery, government, and consumer/employer solutions.FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS• Built a transformational plan equating to $7B in unregulated (run-rate) revenue for FY20, delivering targeted $3.1B in 2019.• Delivered $246M in a “bankable plan” for FY18 through the direct development of cross-functional products.OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS• Supported executive team’s $694M data monetization and acquisition target by implementing new data methods to enhance internal efficiency and productivity while reducing care costs.• Provided timely and accurate operating reports, including full P&L, for DBG’s CEO.• Managed internal corporate services from Anthem to DBG, establishing a flexible operating model for the company’s exit strategy, particularly in areas of HR, legal, and compliance.• Partnered with M&A to develop a diversification investment thesis, leading to the acquisition of Aspire Health.
  • Anthem, Inc.
    Vice President, Strategy, Planning And Innovation; Chief Of Staff For Cfo (2016)
    Anthem, Inc. 2015 - 2016
    LEADERSHIP IMPACT & RESULTS$150M Innovation P&L | 8 Direct/23 Indirect Reports | National | Reported to CFORecruited to lead the enterprise, business unit, and functional strategy development, often leading cross-functional collaborations of 10+ Anthem C-Suite executives. Established team from scratch and completed 20+ projects in 2 years.FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND GROWTH STRATEGY• Exceeded $150M in savings and identified future net present value of $1B through development and implementation of business cases.• Surpassed goal of 4%+ market share increase by developing data dashboards targeting growth opportunities.• Oversaw initiatives and investments amounting to $1.5B while leading the Anthem Growth Council.STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP AND COLLABORATIONS• Chosen as an executive lead for business development and GTM brand decisions for each state-based market.in the high-profile acquisition of Cigna (declined by DOJ). • Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration essential to developing enterprise, business unit, and functional strategies.• Led national best practices tour, meeting with 14 organizations to determine performance-driving capabilities. Decided on Anthem’s build, buy, partner matrix for diversification.CORPORATE PLANNING AND OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT• Headed all planning teams at Anthem, overseeing development of strategies, planning, and execution processes, thus setting corporate direction.• Implemented and led enterprise-level planning process, linking $12.6B in operating expenses to strategic priorities and associated capital investments for a 3-year roadmap.INNOVATION AND LONG-TERM PLANNING• Operationalized Anthem’s $150M Innovation Fund for long-term R&D investments.• Modeled Anthem’s long-term plan in profit pool growth/decline, communicating Anthem’s expected financial performance to investors and stakeholders.
  • Allegheny Health Network
    Interim Strategy And Marketing Leader
    Allegheny Health Network 2012 - 2014
    LEADERSHIP IMPACT & RESULTS$1.8B Budget | 5 Direct/33 Indirect Reports | 7 Hospitals | 2.1K Providers | Reported to CEOHeld dual executive roles within Highmark Health Solutions.Under the direction of the CEO, stood up and led a team charged with evaluating and deploying the Form A filing purchase of the now Allegheny Health Network ($1.1B). Oversaw all launch aspects, including 7 hospitals and 2.1K providers. Built integration plans across all aspects of the business focused on transformation projects between insurance and provider, including investment roadmaps and innovation pilots. Developed strategic marketing plans for overall network and service lines.
  • Highmark Inc.
    Senior Vice President, Strategy, Product And Marketing
    Highmark Inc. 2007 - 2014
    $618M Revenue | 7M Members | 6K Employees | PA, DE, NY, WV | One of America’s leading health insurance organizations and independent Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBS) licensee. Highmark and its affiliates deliver high-quality, accessible, affordable D2C healthcare insurance coverage solutions.LEADERSHIP IMPACT & RESULTS$775M OPEX | 8 Direct/265 Indirect Reports | Reported to President CEOLed all strategic planning efforts and implementation for Highmark (BCBS), overseeing a $775M operating budget. Spearheaded innovation and comprehensive product management and development.FINANCIAL ACHIEVEMENTS AND STRATEGIC PLANNING• Exceeded plan for 5 out of 7 years, averaging $55M annually while leading health services’ strategic planning efforts focused on capabilities, strategies, prioritization, and roadmaps. Managed expenditures averaging $200M+ of investment per year.• Spearheaded annual planning and deployment of $775M operating budget for all Highmark BCBS initiatives, showcasing financial acumen and strategic oversight.• Piloted innovative approaches, conducting 59 business case reviews and 11 pilots, including launching a virtual medicine offering for 7M members.PRODUCT MANAGEMENT AND INNOVATION• Oversaw comprehensive product management and development, enhancing differentiation within core and ancillary products for direct-to-consumer and group administrative services only (ASO)/full insured products.• Managed all web channels, achieving a #1 rating for transparency tools and web capabilities within BCBS nationally, showcasing digital expertise.• Led all business case efforts across the organization, covering research, segmentation, channel development, advertising/branding/naming, public relations, and communications.• Pioneered retail segmentation, launching 10 retail stores, generating 25K transactions annually, attracting 150K in traffic, and achieving a positive return on invested capital in 15 months.
  • Gnc
    Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer
    Gnc 2002 - 2007
  • Met-Rx Sports Nutrition
    General Manager, Br
    Met-Rx Sports Nutrition 2001 - 2002
  • Cordant Communications Group
    Vice President, International Marketing
    Cordant Communications Group 2000 - 2001
  • Gmr Marketing
    Director, Marketing And Integration
    Gmr Marketing 1998 - 2000
  • Host Communications
    General Manager, Sales And Market
    Host Communications 1996 - 1998
    Notre Dame Account

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Steven Nelson attended Ohio University, University Of Pittsburgh-Johnstown.

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