Eric Held

Eric Held is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management consulting and private equity. Currently serving as Senior Managing Director at Development Specialists, Inc., Eric has previously held positions as Principal at Held & Associates and Associate at GESD Capital Partners. Eric’s career in investment banking includes an associate role at Citigroup Global Markets / Salomon Smith Barney, focusing on private equity and consumer groups. Eric holds a Master of Business Administration in Strategic Management and Entrepreneurship from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo.