Peter Nicholas
Director/Board Member at The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc.
Profile
Peter M. Nicholas co-founded medical device firm Boston Scientific with partner John Abele.
Nicholas earned a B.A. from Duke University in 1964 and an M.B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Nicholas is Chairman Emeritus of the Duke Board of Trustees. In 2005 he was ranked #78 by Forbes magazine's list of "The 400 Richest Americans", with an estimated worth of $4 billion.
Born to Greek-American parents, he met scientist Abele at a kids' soccer game in 1979. They borrowed $800,000 to start Boston Scientific, a manufacturer of medical devices. He helped grow the company through a series of astute acquisitions.
In 1996, the Nicholas family gave $20 million to Duke University for the School of the Environment, which subsequently renamed the school in his honor. In 2000, Nicholas was a recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor. In 2004, Nicholas and his wife Ginny made another large pledge to Duke, totaling $72 million. $70 million of that donation was to go to the Nicholas School of the Environment, while $2 million was to go to Perkins library. However, as of February 2012, much of the $72 million pledge has not been paid to Duke, far past the December 2008 deadline.
Prior to co-founding Boston Scientific, Nicholas worked with Eli Lilly and Company. He currently serves on the Board of Advisors of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.
Married to Virginia (Ginny) Lilly, the great-great-granddaughter of Eli Lilly
He is of Greek origin and divides his time between Natick, a suburb of Boston, and Woods Hole, a village on Cape Cod.
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Peter Nicholas active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Duke University
Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1978-12-31 |
The Massachusetts Business Roundtable | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Massachusetts Business High Technology Council | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc. aims to help young people, particularly those who require assistance, develop strong character and achieve their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The company accomplishs this by providing a secure environment filled with hope and opportunity, continuous relationships with caring adults, and programs that enhance life. | Director/Board Member | - |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Peter Nicholas
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Kate Farms, Inc.
Kate Farms, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Kate Farms, Inc. offers nutritionally advanced, plant-based tube feeding formulas and nutritional shakes. Its formulas include standard 1.0, peptide 1.5, pediatric standard 1.2 and komplete. The company was founded by Richard Laver and Michelle Laver in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2022-11-07 |
Ithaka Partners LLC
Ithaka Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ithaka Partners LLC (Ithaka Partners) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Peter Michael Nicholas. The firm is headquartered in Boca Grande, Florida. | Founder | 2022-04-30 |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | Founder | 2016-05-02 |
Nicholas Advisors, Inc.
Nicholas Advisors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Nicholas Advisors, Inc. is a New York City-based registered investment advisor. | Chairman | 2005-08-04 |
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Training of Peter Nicholas
Duke University | Undergraduate Degree |
The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
Listed companies | 2 |
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ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Health Technology |
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION | Distribution Services |
Private companies | 9 |
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EMD Millipore Corp.
EMD Millipore Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services EMD Millipore Corp. engages in the provision of laboratory materials, technologies, and services to the life science industry. The company was founded by Jack Bush in 1954 and is headquartered in Burlington, MA. | Commercial Services |
Nicholas Advisors, Inc.
Nicholas Advisors, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1992, Nicholas Advisors, Inc. is a New York City-based registered investment advisor. | Finance |
American Academy of Arts & Sciences
American Academy of Arts & Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Academy of Arts & Sciences is an organization that honors excellence and brings together leaders. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. | Commercial Services |
The Massachusetts Business Roundtable | |
Massachusetts Business High Technology Council | |
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston, Inc. aims to help young people, particularly those who require assistance, develop strong character and achieve their full potential as responsible citizens and leaders. The non-profit company is based in Boston, MA. The company accomplishs this by providing a secure environment filled with hope and opportunity, continuous relationships with caring adults, and programs that enhance life. | Commercial Services |
United States Navy (District of Columbia) | Government |
Ithaka Partners LLC
Ithaka Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ithaka Partners LLC (Ithaka Partners) is a private equity/venture capital firm founded in 2014 by Peter Michael Nicholas. The firm is headquartered in Boca Grande, Florida. | Finance |
Kate Farms, Inc.
Kate Farms, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Kate Farms, Inc. offers nutritionally advanced, plant-based tube feeding formulas and nutritional shakes. Its formulas include standard 1.0, peptide 1.5, pediatric standard 1.2 and komplete. The company was founded by Richard Laver and Michelle Laver in 2011 and is headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA. | Retail Trade |