Robert C. Merton
Corporate Officer/Principal at Harvard University
Profile
Robert C.
Merton is the founder of Integrated Finance Ltd.
(2002).
He is currently a Professor-Emeritus at Harvard University, a Member of the National Academy of Sciences, and a Professor at MIT Sloan School of Management.
Dr. Merton's former jobs include being an Independent Director at Vical, Inc. (2002-2019), Managing Director at JPMorgan Chase & Co. (1999-2001), Director at Community First Financial Group, Inc. (2003-2010), Director & Chief Scientific Officer at Trinsum Group (2007-2008), Director at MF Risk, Inc., Director at Peninsula Banking Group (2003-2010), and President of the American Finance Association.
Dr. Merton's education history includes an undergraduate degree from The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York, a doctorate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a graduate degree from California Institute of Technology.
Dr. Merton is also the founder of Long-Term Capital Management LP.
Robert C. Merton active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
National Academy of Sciences
 National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| MIT Sloan School of Management | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Former positions of Robert C. Merton
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Vical, Inc.
 Vical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vical, Inc. engages in the research and development of biopharmaceutical products based on patented DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases. It focuses on the antifungal VL-2397, which treats patients with invasive aspergillosis. Its products include Vaxfectin, a cationic lipid formulation optimized to increase the immune response to vaccines. The company was founded by Howard E. Greene, Jr. Timothy J. Wollaeger, Karl Y. Hostetler, and Douglas D. Richman in April 1987 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2019-08-30 |
Community First Financial Group, Inc.
 Community First Financial Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Community First Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding company. The company is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Community First Financial Group was acquired by BNC Bancorp on June 02, 2014 for $25.96 million. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
Peninsula Banking Group
 Peninsula Banking Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Peninsula Banking Group operates as a bank holding private company. The company is based in Redondo Beach, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2009-12-31 |
| Harvard Business School | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-12-31 |
Trinsum Group
 Trinsum Group Investment ManagersFinance Trinsum Group provides financial advisory services. The company has offices in Chicago, London, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Tokyo, and Zurich. Trinsum is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 2008-08-31 |
Training of Robert C. Merton
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Undergraduate Degree |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
| California Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| JPMORGAN CHASE & CO. | Finance |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Vical, Inc.
Vical, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Vical, Inc. engages in the research and development of biopharmaceutical products based on patented DNA delivery technologies for the prevention and treatment of serious and life-threatening diseases. It focuses on the antifungal VL-2397, which treats patients with invasive aspergillosis. Its products include Vaxfectin, a cationic lipid formulation optimized to increase the immune response to vaccines. The company was founded by Howard E. Greene, Jr. Timothy J. Wollaeger, Karl Y. Hostetler, and Douglas D. Richman in April 1987 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Health Technology |
| Long-Term Capital Management LP | Finance |
Community First Financial Group, Inc.
Community First Financial Group, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Community First Financial Group, Inc. is a bank holding company. The company is based in Chapel Hill, NC. Community First Financial Group was acquired by BNC Bancorp on June 02, 2014 for $25.96 million. | Finance |
| Integrated Finance Ltd. | Finance |
National Academy of Sciences
National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Commercial Services |
Trinsum Group
Trinsum Group Investment ManagersFinance Trinsum Group provides financial advisory services. The company has offices in Chicago, London, New York, San Francisco, Singapore, Tokyo, and Zurich. Trinsum is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
| American Finance Association | |
| MF Risk, Inc. | |
Peninsula Banking Group
Peninsula Banking Group Financial ConglomeratesFinance Peninsula Banking Group operates as a bank holding private company. The company is based in Redondo Beach, CA. | Finance |
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