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Robert Chess
Président chez
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
Fortune : 5 M $ au 31/05/2026
Profil
Robert B. Chess was the founder of Penederm, Inc., founded in 1986, where the title held was President from 1986 to 1989.
Mr. Chess was the founder of Biota Technology, Inc., founded in 2013, where the title held was Chairman.
Current jobs include Chairman at Nektar Therapeutics since 2007, Chairman at Issio Solutions, Inc., Chairman at BigHat Biosciences, Inc. since 2022, Lead Independent Director at Twist Bioscience Corp.
since 2018, Director at NanOasis, Inc. since 2012, Director at Pelvalon, Inc., Trustee at California Institute of Technology since 2006, and Trustee at Committee for Economic Development.
Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. from 2007 to 2015, Chairman at Germitec SA, Chairman at Bio Ventures for Global Health, Director at Pharsight Corp.
from 2000 to 2006, Director at CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. in 2009, Director at CoTherix, Inc. from 2004 to 2007, Director at Biotechnology Innovation Organization from 2009 to 2009, Associate Director-Economic & Domestic Policy at The White House from 1990 to 1991, Principal at Intel Corp., and Principal at Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc. Education includes an MBA degree from Harvard University conferred in 1980 and undergraduate education at California Institute of Technology.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/03/2026 | 63 612 ( 0,1 % ) | 4 M $ | 31/05/2026 | |
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS 0,05 % | 06/04/2026 | 17 018 ( 0,05 % ) | 1 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Postes actifs de Robert Chess
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS | Président | 01/05/1992 |
| TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/06/2014 |
BigHat Biosciences, Inc.
 BigHat Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drug products | Président | 11/05/2022 |
Committee for Economic Development
 Committee for Economic Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
Pelvalon, Inc.
 Pelvalon, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and provides medical devices for bowel control | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | - |
NanOasis, Inc.
 NanOasis, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides water purification solutions | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 23/07/2012 |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Directeur/Membre du Conseil | 01/01/2006 |
Issio Solutions, Inc.
 Issio Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides SaaS workforce optimization platform solutions with predictive analytics for large health systems | Président | - |
Anciens postes connus de Robert Chess
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
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Bio Ventures for Global Health
 Bio Ventures for Global Health Bio Ventures for Global Health is an organization focused on leveraging biotechnology to address global health challenges. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. It collaborates with various stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for diseases that disproportionately affect low-resource settings. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, the company aims to improve health outcomes and access to healthcare in underserved communities worldwide. The CEO of the company is James C. Greenwood. | Président | - |
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Formation de Robert Chess
Expériences
Fonctions occupées
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Sociétés cotées
Entreprise privées
Relations
75
Relations au 1er degré
21
Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Entreprise privées | 21 |
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Intel Corp.
 Intel Corp. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Engages in design, development, manufacture and sale of CPUs and integrated circuits to computing and related end products | Electronic Technology |
Penederm, Inc.
 Penederm, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and markets a line of skin care drugs and products | Health Technology |
Nektar Therapeutics
 Nektar Therapeutics Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Discovers and develops medicines in areas of high unmet medical need | Health Technology |
Pharsight Corp.
 Pharsight Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops computer-assisted trial design software | Technology Services |
CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.
 CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapeutics for people with life-threatening diseases | Health Technology |
CoTherix, Inc.
 CoTherix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology advocacy organization representing biotech companies, industry leaders and state biotech associations | Commercial Services |
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc.
 OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures and develops bio-based chemicals and fuels | Health Technology |
Issio Solutions, Inc.
Issio Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides SaaS workforce optimization platform solutions with predictive analytics for large health systems | Technology Services |
Twist Bioscience Corp.
 Twist Bioscience Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Manufactures, distributes and sells synthetic DNA products through online | Health Technology |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
California Institute of Technology
California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Bio Ventures for Global Health
Bio Ventures for Global Health Bio Ventures for Global Health is an organization focused on leveraging biotechnology to address global health challenges. The non-profit company is based in Washington, DC. It collaborates with various stakeholders to develop innovative solutions for diseases that disproportionately affect low-resource settings. Through strategic partnerships and initiatives, the company aims to improve health outcomes and access to healthcare in underserved communities worldwide. The CEO of the company is James C. Greenwood. | |
Committee for Economic Development
Committee for Economic Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides management consulting services | Commercial Services |
Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc.
 Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Develops computer systems, workstations, database gateways, graphical office interfaces and software applications | Electronic Technology |
NanOasis, Inc.
NanOasis, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Provides water purification solutions | Producer Manufacturing |
The White House
 The White House General GovernmentGovernment Government authority | Government |
Germitec SA
 Germitec SA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures UV-C disinfection devices | Health Technology |
Pelvalon, Inc.
Pelvalon, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and provides medical devices for bowel control | Health Technology |
Biota Technology, Inc.
 Biota Technology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Develops deoxyribonucleic acid sequencing and data sciences to explore the earth’s sub surfaces | Commercial Services |
BigHat Biosciences, Inc.
BigHat Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops drug products | Health Technology |
