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Anita Messal

Board Member & Executive Chair, Ideon
Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area,United States
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Anita Messal's Overview

Total Experience39 years
CompanyIdeon
CountryUnited States

Anita Messal is a highly experienced and results-oriented Senior Program Manager and Digital Transformation Lead with a strong background in SAP S/4HANA implementations and business process optimization. She has a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale, complex international projects from conception through to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget. Anita excels in stakeholder management, cross-functional team leadership, and translating business requirements into effective technology solutions. She is passionate about driving innovation and leveraging technology to achieve significant business improvements and operational excellence for global organizations.

Professional Summary

Anita Messal's work history includes a series of influential roles in various companies. Here is a detailed list of his professional journey:

Ideon - Board Member & Executive Chair (2024 to Present)
Poiesis Medical, LLC - Advisory Board Member (2021 to Present)
Imricor - Non Executive Director (2021 to Present)
AccentCare, Inc. - Chief Integration Officer (2020 to 2023)
PlanSource - President & Chief Operating Officer (2013 to 2020)
Optum - President & CEO, Hospice (2011 to 2013)
eBenX - SVP, StrategicPartnerships,Sales & Marketing (1996 to 2003)
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota - Consultant Liaison (1993 to 1996)

Notable Achievements

Successful Global SAP S/4HANA Transformation Program Lead

Led a multi-million Euro global SAP S/4HANA transformation program for a leading manufacturing enterprise, coordinating activities across 10+ countries and diverse business units. Achieved go-live on schedule, resulting in streamlined financial processes and a 15% reduction in reporting time.

Business Process Optimization for Supply Chain

Drove a key initiative to re-engineer and optimize supply chain processes for a major retail client, integrating new digital tools. This resulted in a 20% improvement in inventory turnover and a 10% reduction in operational costs within the first year.

Establishment of a Program Management Office (PMO)

Successfully designed, implemented, and managed a Program Management Office for a fast-growing technology services company, standardizing project methodologies, improving resource allocation, and increasing overall project success rates by 25%.

Keynote Speaker at 'Digital Future Forum 2022'

Invited as a keynote speaker to share insights on 'Navigating Complexity in Large-Scale Digital Transformations' at a prominent industry conference, receiving excellent feedback for practical strategies and thought leadership.

Educational Background

MBA, Entrepreneurial Studies & Strategic Management

UMN Carlson School of Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism, History

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

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Company Overview

Ideon
Total employees135
HeadquartersNew York
Founded2014

Ideon (formerly Vericred) is a leading API platform that powers the digital connectivity layer for the health insurance and employee benefits industry. It provides infrastructure solutions that enable seamless data exchange between carriers, ben-admin platforms, HR software, and other technology partners. Ideon's APIs help streamline enrollment, eligibility verification, and benefits administration, making it easier for businesses to manage benefits and for individuals to access their insurance information.

Ideon Funding Information
$55.8M - Total Funding Raised
$32M - Most recent funding amount
5 - Number of funding rounds
May 10, 2022 - Latest funding round
Lead Investors:
Aquiline Technology Growth
Echo Health Ventures
Flare Capital Partners
RRE Ventures
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