Robert Chess
Chairman at NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Robert B.
Chess founded Penederm, Inc. in 1986, where he worked as President from 1986 to 1989 and Biota Technology, Inc. in 2013, where he worked as Chairman.
Mr. Chess also currently works at Nektar Therapeutics, as Chairman from 2007, Issio Solutions, Inc., as Director from 2023, Twist Bioscience Corp., as Lead Independent Director from 2018, Bio Ventures for Global Health, as Director, NanOasis, Inc., as Director from 2012, Pelvalon, Inc., as Director, Twist Bioscience, as Director, BigHat Biosciences, Inc., as Director from 2022, California Institute of Technology, as Trustee from 2006, and Committee for Economic Development, as Trustee.
Mr. Chess also formerly worked at OPX Biotechnologies, Inc., as Chairman & Chief Executive Officer from 2007 to 2015, Germitec SA, as Chairman, Pharsight Corp., as Director from 2000 to 2006, CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc., as Director in 2009, CoTherix, Inc., as Director from 2004 to 2007, Biotechnology Innovation Organization, as Director in 2009, The White House, as Associate Director-Economic & Domestic Policy from 1990 to 1991, Intel Corp., as Principal, and Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc., as Principal.
Mr. Chess received his Masters Business Admin degree in 1980 from Harvard University and undergraduate degree from California Institute of Technology.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORP.
0.11% | 2024-02-07 | 64,169 ( 0.11% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS
0.15% | 2023-09-18 | 281,073 ( 0.15% ) | 262 522 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Robert Chess active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS | Chairman | 1992-04-30 |
| TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2014-05-31 |
BigHat Biosciences, Inc.
 BigHat Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology BigHat Biosciences, Inc. operates as an early-stage biotechnology company. The firm focuses on designing antibodies and other therapeutic proteins using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. The company was founded by Mark DePristo and Peyton Greenside in 2019 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2022-05-10 |
Twist Bioscience
 Twist Bioscience Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Twist Bioscience is a synthetic biology and genomics company that has developed a proprietary technology to industrialize the engineering of biology. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company manufactures synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for next-generation sequencing preparation, and antibody libraries for drug discovery and development. Twist Bioscience is also pursuing longer-term opportunities in digital data storage in DNA and biologics drug discovery. | Director/Board Member | - |
Committee for Economic Development
 Committee for Economic Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The Conference Board, Inc., Committee for Economic Development is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization that delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's trustees, who are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies, bring their unique experience to address pressing policy issues. The company collectively represents 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. Founded in 1942, the organization uses cookies to improve their website and offers products and services to enhance user experience. Committee for Economic Development was acquired by The Conference Board, Inc. on January 14, 2015. | Director/Board Member | - |
| Bio Ventures for Global Health | Director/Board Member | - |
Pelvalon, Inc.
 Pelvalon, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Pelvalon, Inc. develops and provides medical devices for bowel control. It offers its product primarily to women who suffer from fecal incontinence and accidental bowel leakage. The company was founded by Miles Rosen and Jake Brenner in 2010 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
NanOasis, Inc.
 NanOasis, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing NanOasis, Inc. provides water purification solutions. The private company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded by Jason Holt. | Director/Board Member | 2012-07-22 |
California Institute of Technology
 California Institute of Technology Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services California Institute of Technology provides education focusing on science, engineering, academia, business, and public service. The company was founded in 1891 and it is headquartered in Pasadena, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2005-12-31 |
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Training of Robert Chess
| Harvard University | Masters Business Admin |
| California Institute of Technology | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| INTEL CORPORATION | Electronic Technology |
| NEKTAR THERAPEUTICS | Health Technology |
| TWIST BIOSCIENCE CORPORATION | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 17 |
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Penederm, Inc.
 Penederm, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Penederm Incorporated, Foster City, California, develops and commercializes dermatological products and unique topical delivery technologies that enhance delivery of drugs and skin care products. | Health Technology |
Pharsight Corp.
 Pharsight Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Pharsight's products and services help drugmakers build and shape their pipelines and decrease time and money spent on development. Using computer simulation, statistics, and data analysis along with pharmacology, disease and drug modeling, genetics, and databases of biologic information, Pharsight helps clients determine drug-development targets. | Technology Services |
CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc.
 CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology CymaBay Therapeutics, Inc. engages in the provision and development of access to therapies for patients with liver and other chronic diseases with high unmet medical needs. Its products pipeline includes Seladelpar, MBX-2982, CB-0406, and CB-001. The company was founded on October 5, 1988 and is headquartered in Newark, CA. | Health Technology |
CoTherix, Inc.
 CoTherix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology CoTherix, Inc. develops therapeutic products. Its ventavis product is a nebulizer delivered therapy for pulmonary artery hypertension, which restricts blood flow to the lungs. CoTherix markets its products in the US, Europe, and Australia. The company was founded in February, 2000 by Donald J. Santel and Gerard Turino and is located in Brisbane, CA. | Health Technology |
Biotechnology Innovation Organization
 Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers. | Commercial Services |
OPX Biotechnologies, Inc.
 OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology OPX Biotechnologies, Inc. engages in the development and production of bio-based chemicals and fuels. The company was founded by Ryan T. Gill, Peter Long, and Michael Lynch in 2007 and is headquartered in Boulder, CO. | Health Technology |
Issio Solutions, Inc.
 Issio Solutions, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Issio Solutions, Inc. provides a workforce optimization software for health care systems. The company is based in Concord, CA. The company helps health systems find understaffed and overstaffed units in real time, and provides the tools to float their staff where need be. With Issio, healthcare systems can streamline communication, optimize staff, and make informed decisions with data. The company was founded in 2011 by Arne Brock-Utne and he has been the CEO since 2011. | Technology Services |
| Bio Ventures for Global Health | |
Committee for Economic Development
Committee for Economic Development Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of The Conference Board, Inc., Committee for Economic Development is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization that delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company's trustees, who are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies, bring their unique experience to address pressing policy issues. The company collectively represents 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. Founded in 1942, the organization uses cookies to improve their website and offers products and services to enhance user experience. Committee for Economic Development was acquired by The Conference Board, Inc. on January 14, 2015. | Commercial Services |
Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc.
 Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Metaphor Computer Systems, Inc. specializes in making data actionable at scale. The company is based in Mountain View, CA and was founded by David E. Liddle. The company provides cloud-native, self-service data platforms for data teams to build for their business users. The company's services include data governance, data lineage, data discovery, and data trust capabilities. Metaphor Computer Systems is on a mission to empower individuals and companies to change the world through data. | Electronic Technology |
NanOasis, Inc.
NanOasis, Inc. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing NanOasis, Inc. provides water purification solutions. The private company is based in San Jose, CA. The company was founded by Jason Holt. | Producer Manufacturing |
| The White House | Government |
Germitec SA
 Germitec SA Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Germitec SA engages in the research, design, and marketing of medical hygiene systems. It develops Antigermix, which is used in disinfecting heat-sensitive medical instruments. The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Ivry-sur-Seine, France. | Health Technology |
Pelvalon, Inc.
Pelvalon, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Pelvalon, Inc. develops and provides medical devices for bowel control. It offers its product primarily to women who suffer from fecal incontinence and accidental bowel leakage. The company was founded by Miles Rosen and Jake Brenner in 2010 and is headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA. | Health Technology |
Biota Technology, Inc.
 Biota Technology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biota Technology, Inc. applies deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) sequencing and data science to explore the earth's subsurface. It offers DNA data services for production profiling, sweet spot identification, and reservoir connectivity. The company was founded by Ajay Kshatriya and Rob Knight in 2013 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Commercial Services |
Twist Bioscience
Twist Bioscience Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Twist Bioscience is a synthetic biology and genomics company that has developed a proprietary technology to industrialize the engineering of biology. The private company is based in San Francisco, CA. The company manufactures synthetic DNA-based products, including synthetic genes, tools for next-generation sequencing preparation, and antibody libraries for drug discovery and development. Twist Bioscience is also pursuing longer-term opportunities in digital data storage in DNA and biologics drug discovery. | Technology Services |
BigHat Biosciences, Inc.
BigHat Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology BigHat Biosciences, Inc. operates as an early-stage biotechnology company. The firm focuses on designing antibodies and other therapeutic proteins using artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques. The company was founded by Mark DePristo and Peyton Greenside in 2019 and is headquartered in San Carlos, CA. | Health Technology |
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