Amit Kumar
Chief Executive Officer at ANIXA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
Net worth: 2 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Amit D.
Kumar was the founder of Tacere Therapeutics, Inc. (founded in 2006) and held the title of Director.
He is currently the Executive Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Anixa Biosciences, Inc. (since 2012) and the Executive Chairman at Anixa Diagnostics Corp.
(since 2015).
He is also the Chairman of Bioceryx Technologies, Inc. and an Independent Director at Aeolus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (since 2004).
Additionally, he serves as a Director at Leuchemix, Inc. and an Observer at NGX Bio, Inc.Dr. Kumar's former positions include being the President & Chief Executive Officer of Signature BioScience, Inc. (1999-2000) and Geo Fossil Fuels LLC (2010-2015).
He was also the Chairman of Ascent Solar Technologies, Inc. (2007-2022), Chairman of Actym Therapeutics, Inc., Director of Incara Pharmaceuticals Corp., Director of CombiMatrix Corp.
(2000-2012), Director of American Cancer Society, Inc. (2016-2022), and Director & Vice President-Life Sciences of Acacia Research Corp.
(2002-2008).
He held the position of Senior Manager at IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (1996-1998) and Head of Research & Development at Idetek, Inc. (1993-1996).
Dr. Kumar's education includes a graduate degree from Stanford University, a doctorate degree from the California Institute of Technology (conferred in 1991), an undergraduate degree from Occidental College, and an MBA from the University of Hartford.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ANIXA BIOSCIENCES, INC.
1.54% | 2024-03-14 | 491,925 ( 1.54% ) | 2 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Amit Kumar active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| AEOLUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2004-05-31 |
| ANIXA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 2017-07-06 |
Bioceryx Technologies, Inc.
 Bioceryx Technologies, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Bioceryx Technologies, Inc. operates as a molecular diagnostic company. The company was founded by Robert Paul Balog in 2017 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Chairman | - |
NGX Bio, Inc.
 NGX Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology NGX Bio, Inc. provides biotechnology services. It offers sequencing, data management and analysis, sample preparation, and logistics and advice services. The company was founded by Dmitri Petrov in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Anixa Diagnostics Corp. | Chairman | 2015-06-14 |
Leuchemix, Inc.
 Leuchemix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Leuchemix, Inc. researches and develops pharmaceuticals for the treatment of leukemia and other cancers. The private company is based in Woodside, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Amit Kumar
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
American Cancer Society, Inc.
 American Cancer Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Director/Board Member | 2022-12-30 |
| ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Chairman | 2022-09-15 |
Actym Therapeutics, Inc.
 Actym Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Actym Therapeutics, Inc. engages in development of novel immuno-oncology therapies. The company was founded by Christopher D. Thanos and Laura Hix Glickman and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Chairman | 2022-05-11 |
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Training of Amit Kumar
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
| California Institute of Technology | Doctorate Degree |
| Occidental College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Hartford | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| ANIXA BIOSCIENCES, INC. | Health Technology |
| IDEXX LABORATORIES, INC. | Health Technology |
| ASCENT SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | Electronic Technology |
| AEOLUS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Health Technology |
| ACACIA RESEARCH CORPORATION | Commercial Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
|---|---|
| Incara Pharmaceuticals Corp. | Health Technology |
CombiMatrix Corp.
 CombiMatrix Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology CombiMatrix Corp. engages in the provision of clinical diagnostic services. It offers cytogenomic testing for preimplantation genetic testing, prenatal diagnosis, miscarriage analysis, and pediatric developmental disorders. The company was founded in October 1995 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Health Technology |
Signature BioScience, Inc.
 Signature BioScience, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Signature BioScience, Inc. discovers new drugs by applying its parallel target and compound selection process. The private company is based in Hayward, CA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company was founded by Andrew Peter Sandham and John Hefti. | Commercial Services |
Tacere Therapeutics, Inc.
 Tacere Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Tacere Therapeutics, Inc. provides treatment of infectious diseases. It develops novel therapeutics for the treatment of serious infectious diseases such as Hepatitis C (HCV). The company was founded by Sara M. Hall, Amit J. Kumar, John James Monahan, and Michael J. Catelani in 2006 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA. | Health Technology |
Geo Fossil Fuels LLC
 Geo Fossil Fuels LLC Electric UtilitiesUtilities Geo Fossil Fuels LLC provides energy services. The company was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Golden, CO. | Utilities |
Idetek, Inc.
 Idetek, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Part of IDEXX Laboratories, Inc., Idetek, Inc. makes kits that test for antibiotic residue in milk and meat. The private company is based in Sunnyvale, CA. Idetek was acquired by IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. on August 30, 1996 for $20 million. | Health Technology |
Leuchemix, Inc.
Leuchemix, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Leuchemix, Inc. researches and develops pharmaceuticals for the treatment of leukemia and other cancers. The private company is based in Woodside, CA. | Health Technology |
American Cancer Society, Inc.
American Cancer Society, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Cancer Society, Inc. provides information on cancer occurrence, survival, prevention, early detection, and treatment. The non-profit company is based in Kennesaw, GA and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's SHES department is an intramural research program with world-renowned epidemiologists and health scientists. The company was founded in 1913 by Candy Arrington. Karen E. Knudsen has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Commercial Services |
NGX Bio, Inc.
NGX Bio, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology NGX Bio, Inc. provides biotechnology services. It offers sequencing, data management and analysis, sample preparation, and logistics and advice services. The company was founded by Dmitri Petrov in 2014 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Health Technology |
| Anixa Diagnostics Corp. | |
Bioceryx Technologies, Inc.
Bioceryx Technologies, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Bioceryx Technologies, Inc. operates as a molecular diagnostic company. The company was founded by Robert Paul Balog in 2017 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA. | Health Services |
Actym Therapeutics, Inc.
Actym Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Actym Therapeutics, Inc. engages in development of novel immuno-oncology therapies. The company was founded by Christopher D. Thanos and Laura Hix Glickman and is headquartered in Berkeley, CA. | Health Technology |
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