Ray Debbane
Chairman at LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Ray is based in the New York office and is the President and CEO of Invus as well as the CEO of Artal Group.
Prior to forming Invus in 1985, Ray was a manager for The Boston Consulting Group in Paris.
He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business, an MS in Food Science and Technology from the University of California, Davis and a BS in Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
He is currently the Chairman of Action Against Hunger — USA and a Trustee Emeritus of Connecticut College
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-17 | 1,340,847 ( 0.54% ) | 3 M $ | 2024-03-30 | |
WW INTERNATIONAL, INC.
0.17% | 2023-05-08 | 134,387 ( 0.17% ) | 248 616 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Ray Debbane active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Chairman | 2012-02-26 |
The Invus Group LLC
 The Invus Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Invus Group LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1985 by Raymond Debbane. The Invus Group LLC is headquartered in New York, US with additional office in Paris. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC
 Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Raymond Debbane in 1985 and is a subsidiary of The Invus Group LLC. Invus Public Equities Advisors serves as the general partner of Invus Public Equities, L.P. | Chief Executive Officer | 1984-12-31 |
Action Against Hunger-USA
 Action Against Hunger-USA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Action Against Hunger-USA is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. Its programs include nutrition and health, water, sanitation, and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, and emergency response. The company was founded by Burton K. Haimes in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | 2010-11-11 |
Ulys LLC
 Ulys LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ulys LLC is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of private equity group, the Invus Group LLC. They provide investment advice to individual and institutional clients. | President | - |
| Connecticut College | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Ray Debbane
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Chairman | 2023-05-08 |
| BLUE BUFFALO PET PRODUCTS INC | Director/Board Member | 2018-03-31 |
| CERES INC | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-11 |
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Training of Ray Debbane
| University of California, Davis | Graduate Degree |
| American University of Beirut | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| LEXICON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
| WW INTERNATIONAL, INC. | Consumer Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
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Keebler Co.
 Keebler Co. Food DistributorsDistribution Services Keebler Co. supplies groceries and related products. The company is headquartered in Poway, CA | Distribution Services |
Artal Group SA
 Artal Group SA Financial ConglomeratesFinance Artal Group SA provides investment services. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Luxembourg. | Finance |
Ulys LLC
Ulys LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ulys LLC is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm is a subsidiary of private equity group, the Invus Group LLC. They provide investment advice to individual and institutional clients. | Finance |
The Invus Group LLC
The Invus Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance The Invus Group LLC is an Independent Venture Capital firm founded in 1985 by Raymond Debbane. The Invus Group LLC is headquartered in New York, US with additional office in Paris. | Finance |
Ceres, Inc. (California)
 Ceres, Inc. (California) Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Ceres, Inc. engages in the development and market of low-carbon and non-food grasses for advanced biofuels and biopower. The company was founded by Walter De Logi, Richard William Hamilton, and Robert B. Goldberg on October 28, 1996 and is headquartered in Arden Hills, MN. | Process Industries |
Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC
Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC Investment ManagersFinance Invus Public Equities Advisors LLC is an investment advisory firm headquartered in New York City. The firm was founded by Raymond Debbane in 1985 and is a subsidiary of The Invus Group LLC. Invus Public Equities Advisors serves as the general partner of Invus Public Equities, L.P. | Finance |
Action Against Hunger-USA
Action Against Hunger-USA Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Action Against Hunger-USA is a non-profit organization, which engages in the provision of access to safe water and sustainable solutions to hunger. Its programs include nutrition and health, water, sanitation, and hygiene, food security and livelihoods, and emergency response. The company was founded by Burton K. Haimes in 1985 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
The Boston Consulting Group & Cie SARL
 The Boston Consulting Group & Cie SARL Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Boston Consulting Group & Cie SARL provides management consulting services. Its practice areas include branding, marketing, corporate finance, globalization, and information technology. The company is a subsidiary of The Boston Consulting Group. The firm was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Paris, France. | Commercial Services |
Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc.
 Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables Blue Buffalo Pet Products, Inc. engages in the sale of dog and cat food made with whole meats, fruits and vegetables, and other natural ingredients. It distributes its products under its BLUE Life Protection Formula, BLUE Wilderness, BLUE Basics, Blue Freedom, BLUE Natural Veterinary Diet, and BLUE Earth's Essentials lines. The company was founded by William Bishop, William W. Bishop Jr. and Christopher T. Bishop in 2002 and is headquartered in Wilton, CT. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Refresh Mental Health, Inc.
 Refresh Mental Health, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Refresh Mental Health, Inc. engages in the provision of mental health care services. It offers eating disorder treatment, substance abuse and addiction treatment, relationship counseling, telecounseling services, services for schools and businesses, and clinical supervision and training. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Jacksonville Beach, FL. | Health Services |
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