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Michael Pimental

Former Investor at CVS Health Ventures

Boston, Massachusetts

Writes $100K – $1M checks · typically $100K

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Michael Pimental is Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Salon Lofts, where he built the company's M&A engine, completing two platform acquisitions and 44 locations representing approximately $8M in acquired EBITDA while managing a $90M expense budget. His prior experience includes roles at CVS Health, where he directed diligence and integration for the $78B Aetna acquisition and co-founded CVS Health Ventures, a $300M corporate venture fund; and positions at KKR's Heartland Dental and Audax. His background spans M&A execution, corporate development, and operating leadership across healthcare, dental, and consumer services platforms.

Experience

  1. Salon LoftsChief Growth and Strategy Officercurrent2024 — present
  2. SurvBoard Member2022 — 2025Newport, RI
  3. Heartland DentalSenior Vice President, M&A and Corporate Development2022 — 2024
  4. CVS HealthCo-Founder, CVS Health Ventures and Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Growth Acceleration2021 — 2022
  5. CVS HealthSenior Director, Enterprise Strategy and Business Development2019 — 2021Woonsocket, RI
  6. CVS HealthSenior Director, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Development2017 — 2019Woonsocket, RI
  7. CVS HealthDirector, Corporate Treasury2011 — 2017Woonsocket, RI

Skills & more

Growth StrategyNew Market EntryExecutive LeadershipCross-Functional LeadershipIntegration ManagementEBITDA GrowthPortfolio ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStrategic PartnershipsJoint VenturesDigital HealthConsumer Services
+12 moreMulti-Site OperationsHealthcareSale-LeasebackDebt Capital MarketsCorporate TreasuryCapital StructureCapital MarketsStrategic Financial ManagementBoard AdvisoryOperating PartnerMargin ExpansionValue-Based Care

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Who is Michael Pimental?
Michael Pimental is Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at Salon Lofts, where he built the company's M&A engine, completing two platform acquisitions and 44 locations representing approximately $8M in acquired EBITDA while managing a $90M expense budget. His prior experience includes roles at CVS Health, where he directed diligence and integration for the $78B Aetna acquisition and co-founded CVS Health Ventures, a $300M corporate venture fund; and positions at KKR's Heartland Dental and Audax. His background spans M&A execution, corporate development, and operating leadership across healthcare, dental, and consumer services platforms.
What check size does Michael Pimental write?
Michael Pimental typically writes checks of $100K – $1M.
Where did Michael Pimental go to school?
Michael Pimental studied at Stonehill College (Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics).

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