P3 Health Partners Inc. ("P3") (NASDAQ: PIII), a patient-centered and physician-led population health management company, announced today that Leif Pedersen, an experienced finance, operational and value-based care executive, will join the company as chief financial officer (CFO) effective October 1, 2024. Pedersen succeeds Atul Kavthekar, who will continue as CFO until September 30, 2024, after which he will serve as a Strategic Advisor to the company.

Pedersen was most recently Vice President of Finance & CFO Shared Services for Optum Health, a division of UnitedHealth Group. Prior to Optum Health, Pedersen served as Vice President of Finance & CFO IT at DaVita Medical Group. He brings more than 25 years of experience within large-scale, publicly traded organizations including 9 years in value-based care and 6 years of “Big Four” public accounting. In his new role, Pedersen will oversee Accounting, Treasury, Finance Analytics, and Investor Relations.

"I am pleased to announce Leif’s appointment as P3’s next CFO," said Dr. Aric Coffman, CEO of P3 Health Partners. "Our team has worked with Leif over many years, and his strong background in value-based care makes him an ideal CFO. With Leif’s leadership, P3 is well-positioned to achieve our long term goals while upholding our commitment to excellence in value-based care. We also extend our deepest thanks to Atul for his invaluable contribution and are grateful for his continued support at P3 in an advisory role."

"I am honored to join P3 as CFO at this exciting time," said Leif Pedersen, incoming CFO, P3 Health Partners. "P3 is a leader in value-based care, and I look forward to building on the strong foundation already in place. My focus will be on driving operational excellence, enhancing value across stakeholders, and supporting the company’s mission to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care. I am eager to collaborate with the talented team at P3 to achieve our strategic goals, and contribute to the company’s continued success and growth."

About P3 Health Partners

P3 Health Partners Inc. is a leading population health management company committed to transforming healthcare by improving the lives of both patients and providers. Founded and led by physicians, P3 has an expansive network of more than 2,900 affiliated primary care providers across the country. Our local teams of health care professionals manage the care of thousands of patients in 27 counties across five states. P3 supports primary care providers with value-based care coordination and administrative services that improve patient outcomes and lower costs. Through partnerships with these local providers, the P3 care team creates an enhanced patient experience by navigating, coordinating, and integrating the patient’s care within the healthcare system. For more information, visit www.p3hp.org and follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook.

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