Lars Ekman
Chairman at PROTHENA CORPORATION PLC
Net worth: 834 533 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Lars G.
Ekman founded Cebix, Inc. in 2008, where he worked as Chief Executive Officer from 2009 to 2012.
Dr. Ekman also currently works at Prothena Corp.
Plc, as Chairman from 2012, Prothena Biosciences, Inc., as Chairman from 2013, AFYX Therapeutics AS, as Chairman, Sofinnova Investments, Inc., as Executive Partner & Private Equity from 2007, and Codemill AB, as Chief Accountant.
Dr. Ekman also formerly worked at Sophiris Bio, Inc., as Executive Chairman from 2012 to 2020, Poseida Therapeutics, Inc., as Chairman, Elan Corp.
Plc, as Director from 2007 to 2012, Amarin Corp.
Plc, as Independent Director in 2022, InterMune, Inc., as Lead Independent Director from 2011 to 2013, Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical, Inc., as Independent Director from 2016 to 2023, ARYx Therapeutics, Inc., as Director from 2003 to 2011, OCERA Therapeutics LLC, as Independent Director from 2009 to 2015, Ocera Therapeutics, Inc., as Director from 2009 to 2013, Spark Therapeutics, Inc., as Independent Director from 2014 to 2019, Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC, as EVP, President-Research & Development from 2001 to 2007, Pharmacia Corp., as Principal, Schwartz Pharma AG, as Executive Vice President-Research & Development from 1997 to 2001, Pharmacia GmbH, as Executive Vice President from 1989 to 1996, and Pharmacia AB.
Dr. Ekman received his doctorate degree in 1974 from the University of Gothenburg.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-09 | 17,745 ( 0.02% ) | 828 514 $ | 2024-03-30 | |
PROTHENA CORP. PLC
0.00% | 2023-05-16 | 243 ( 0.00% ) | 6 019 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Lars Ekman active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PROTHENA CORPORATION PLC | Chairman | 2012-12-19 |
| CODEMILL AB | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
Prothena Biosciences, Inc.
 Prothena Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Prothena Corp. Plc, Prothena Biosciences, Inc. is a private company that specializes in the biology of misfolded proteins. The company is based in South San Francisco, CA. The company has over 3 decades of expertise in this field and offer a range of services including science, pipeline, clinical trial information, and more. | Chairman | 2013-10-15 |
Sofinnova Investments, Inc.
 Sofinnova Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sofinnova Investment Inc (Sofinnova Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by Jacques F. vallle & Joel F. Martin. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2007-02-28 |
AFYX Therapeutics AS
 AFYX Therapeutics AS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFYX Therapeutics AS engages in research and development of pharmaceutical drugs. It develops a platform designed to deliver a pharmaceutical drug uni-directional to a mucosal surface. The company was founded in May 2014 and is headquartered in Virum, Denmark. | Chairman | - |
Former positions of Lars Ekman
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| ULTRAGENYX PHARMACEUTICAL INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-06-06 |
| AMARIN CORPORATION PLC | Chairman | 2022-05-18 |
| SOPHIRIS BIO | Chairman | 2019-12-31 |
| SPARK THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-16 |
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Training of Lars Ekman
| University of Gothenburg | Doctorate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 6 |
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| AMARIN CORPORATION PLC | Health Technology |
| ULTRAGENYX PHARMACEUTICAL INC. | Health Technology |
| ARYX THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| PROTHENA CORPORATION PLC | Health Technology |
| POSEIDA THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Health Technology |
| CODEMILL AB | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 14 |
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Elan Corp. Plc
 Elan Corp. Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elan Corp. Plc is a neuroscience focused biotechnology company. The company engages in research, development, and commercial activities for neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease and autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis. It was founded in December 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. | Health Technology |
InterMune, Inc.
 InterMune, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology InterMune, Inc. operates as a biotechnology company that researches, develops and commercializes therapies in pulmonology and orphan fibrotic diseases. It focuses on therapies for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and fatal lung disease. The firms research programs are focused on the discovery of targeted, small-molecule therapeutics and biomarkers to treat and monitor serious pulmonary and fibrotic diseases. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Sophiris Bio, Inc.
 Sophiris Bio, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sophiris Bio, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, which engages in the development of products for the treatment of urological diseases. The company was founded by James L. Heppell in May 2003 and is headquartered in La Jolla, CA. | Health Technology |
Elan Pharmaceuticals, LLC
 Elan Pharmaceuticals, LLC Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Elan Pharmaceuticals LLC develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products. It specializes in treatment of neurological and autoimmune diseases. The firm's drugs are used in the treatment of for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and rheumatoid arthritis diseases. The company is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
Cebix, Inc.
 Cebix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Cebix, Inc. provided treatments for complications of diabetes. It developed Ersatta, a proprietary disease-modifying replacement peptide for the treatment of complications associated with diabetes, including diabetic peripheral neuropathy, autonomic neuropathy, nephropathy, and retinopathy. The company was founded by John Wahren and Lars G. Ekman in 2008 and was headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
Sofinnova Investments, Inc.
Sofinnova Investments, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Sofinnova Investment Inc (Sofinnova Investment) is a venture capital firm founded in 1976 by Jacques F. vallle & Joel F. Martin. The firm is headquartered in Menlo Park, California. | Finance |
Pharmacia Corp.
 Pharmacia Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmacia Corp. developed, manufactured and marketed pharmaceutical products. Prescription pharmaceuticals included general therapeutics, ophthalmology and hospital products including oncology and diversified therapeutics. It also operated in consumer health care, animal health, diagnostics and contract manufacturing and bulk pharmaceutical chemicals. The customers of the group were pharmacies, hospitals, chain warehouses, governments, physicians, wholesalers and other distributors. It was headquartered in Peapack, NJ. | Health Technology |
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc.
 Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals products. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Hazelwood, MO. | Health Technology |
Schwartz Pharma AG
 Schwartz Pharma AG Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Schwartz Pharma AG is a German company. | Health Technology |
Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/
 Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. /Old/ Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Ocera Therapeutics, Inc. is a San Diego based, privately held biopharmaceutical company founded in January 2005 by Dr. Eckard Weber and Dr. Laurent Fischer. Ocera focuses on the development of novel therapeutics in the areas of liver and gastrointestinal diseases. | Health Technology |
| Pharmacia GmbH | |
Prothena Biosciences, Inc.
Prothena Biosciences, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Part of Prothena Corp. Plc, Prothena Biosciences, Inc. is a private company that specializes in the biology of misfolded proteins. The company is based in South San Francisco, CA. The company has over 3 decades of expertise in this field and offer a range of services including science, pipeline, clinical trial information, and more. | Health Technology |
Spark Therapeutics, Inc.
 Spark Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Spark Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the research, development, and commercialization of gene therapies. Its product portfolio intends to treat inherited retinal sickness, liver-mediated, and neurodegenerative diseases. The company was founded by Jean Bennett, Beverly Davidson, Katherine A. High, Jeffrey D. Marrazzo, J. Fraser Wright, and Jennifer Wellman on March 13, 2013 and is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Health Technology |
AFYX Therapeutics AS
AFYX Therapeutics AS Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AFYX Therapeutics AS engages in research and development of pharmaceutical drugs. It develops a platform designed to deliver a pharmaceutical drug uni-directional to a mucosal surface. The company was founded in May 2014 and is headquartered in Virum, Denmark. | Commercial Services |
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