Michael Burns
Director/Board Member at UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC.
Net worth: 6 M $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
Michael J.
Burns was the founder of Traffic.com, Inc. (founded in 1999) where he held the title of Business Development from 1999 to 2005.
He is also the founder of Ideal Semiconductor Devices, Inc. (founded in 2016) where he currently holds the title of Executive Chairman.
Additionally, he was the founder of Lucent BioSciences, Inc. (founded in 1998) where he held the title of Business Development from 1998 to 2000.
Mr. Burns is also the founder of Content Watch Holdings, Inc. He currently holds the following positions: Independent Director at United Parcel Service, Inc. (since 2005), Director at Curve UK Ltd.
(since 2019), Director & Chief Investment Officer at Hashwatt, Inc. (since 2018), Partner at Gauss Ventures Ltd.
(since 2018), and Advisory Board Member at Zilch Technology Ltd.
(since 2020).
His former positions include: Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer at Dana Corp.
(2004-2008), Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Dana, Inc. (2004-2008), Founding Chairman at Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc. (2004-2009), Managing Director at Guggenheim Capital LLC (2006-2011), President at General Motors Europe Ltd.
(Michigan), and Principal at General Motors Co. In terms of education, Mr. Burns received his undergraduate degree from Kettering University in 1974 and his MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1979.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | 37,042 ( 0.02% ) | 6 M $ | 2024-03-30 |
Michael Burns active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | Director/Board Member | 2005-08-10 |
Zilch Technology Ltd.
 Zilch Technology Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Zilch Technology Ltd. provides buy-now-pay-later card for shoppers that can use to buy from major retailers with no additional fees. The company was founded by by Philip Belamant and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consultant / Advisor | 2019-12-31 |
Content Watch Holdings, Inc.
 Content Watch Holdings, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Content Watch Holdings, Inc. delivers internet protection solutions for the consumer, library, education, government and business markets. It offers ContentProtect for Android, a cloud-based solution that combines Internet content filtering with the mobile device management features for Android devices and ContentProtect Security Appliance, an Internet management device that delivers unprecedented network analytics. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA. | Founder | - |
Gauss Ventures Ltd.
 Gauss Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Gauss Ventures Ltd. (Gauss Ventures) is a venture capital firm, founded in 2017. It is headquartered in London. | Private Equity Investor | 2017-12-31 |
Curve UK Ltd.
 Curve UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curve OS Ltd. provides online payment services. It offers Curve payment card, a single card built on the MasterCard network that combines all client's cards into one. The company was founded by Shachar Bialick, Anna Mostyn Williams, and Tom Foster-Carter on April 2, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Ideal Semiconductor Devices, Inc.
 Ideal Semiconductor Devices, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Ideal Semiconductor Devices LLC provides semiconductor products. The company was founded by Mark E. Granahan in 2016 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Founder | 2015-12-31 |
Hashwatt, Inc.
 Hashwatt, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Hashwatt, Inc.is a cryptocurrency mining and financial technology company, which engages in the mining of blockchain crypto currencies. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chief Investment Officer | 2018-08-31 |
Former positions of Michael Burns
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|---|---|---|
Guggenheim Capital LLC
 Guggenheim Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Capital LLC engages in the provision of investment advisory and banking services. It offers financing, sales and trading, research, insurance, investment consulting, and institutional finance services. The company was founded by Todd J. Morley and Dominic J. Curcio on August 8, 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Private Equity Investor | 2010-12-31 |
Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc.
 Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc. designs and develops radio frequency power semiconductor solutions. The company was founded by Mark E. Granahan in 2004 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Private Equity Investor | 2009-12-30 |
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Training of Michael Burns
| Kettering University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | Masters Business Admin |
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| Listed companies | 3 |
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| UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC. | Transportation |
| DANA INCORPORATED | Producer Manufacturing |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Consumer Durables |
| Private companies | 12 |
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| Dana Corp. | Producer Manufacturing |
Guggenheim Capital LLC
Guggenheim Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Guggenheim Capital LLC engages in the provision of investment advisory and banking services. It offers financing, sales and trading, research, insurance, investment consulting, and institutional finance services. The company was founded by Todd J. Morley and Dominic J. Curcio on August 8, 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Finance |
Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc.
Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Texas Instruments Lehigh Valley, Inc. designs and develops radio frequency power semiconductor solutions. The company was founded by Mark E. Granahan in 2004 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Electronic Technology |
General Motors Europe Ltd. (Michigan)
 General Motors Europe Ltd. (Michigan) Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Part of General Motors Co., General Motors Europe Ltd. is a private company that manufactures and sells cars. The company is based in Detroit, MI. | Consumer Durables |
Traffic.com, Inc.
 Traffic.com, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Traffic.com, Inc. provides online traffic data. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Wayne, PA. | Technology Services |
Curve UK Ltd.
Curve UK Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Curve OS Ltd. provides online payment services. It offers Curve payment card, a single card built on the MasterCard network that combines all client's cards into one. The company was founded by Shachar Bialick, Anna Mostyn Williams, and Tom Foster-Carter on April 2, 2015 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Commercial Services |
Content Watch Holdings, Inc.
Content Watch Holdings, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Content Watch Holdings, Inc. delivers internet protection solutions for the consumer, library, education, government and business markets. It offers ContentProtect for Android, a cloud-based solution that combines Internet content filtering with the mobile device management features for Android devices and ContentProtect Security Appliance, an Internet management device that delivers unprecedented network analytics. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Berwyn, PA. | Technology Services |
Ideal Semiconductor Devices, Inc.
Ideal Semiconductor Devices, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Ideal Semiconductor Devices LLC provides semiconductor products. The company was founded by Mark E. Granahan in 2016 and is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA. | Electronic Technology |
Gauss Ventures Ltd.
Gauss Ventures Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Gauss Ventures Ltd. (Gauss Ventures) is a venture capital firm, founded in 2017. It is headquartered in London. | Finance |
Hashwatt, Inc.
Hashwatt, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Hashwatt, Inc.is a cryptocurrency mining and financial technology company, which engages in the mining of blockchain crypto currencies. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Technology Services |
Lucent BioSciences, Inc.
 Lucent BioSciences, Inc. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Lucent BioSciences, Inc. manufactures micronutrient fertilizer for agriculture. The company was founded by Michael Riedijk and Jose Toku and is headquartered in West Vancouver, Canada. | Process Industries |
Zilch Technology Ltd.
Zilch Technology Ltd. Regional BanksFinance Zilch Technology Ltd. provides buy-now-pay-later card for shoppers that can use to buy from major retailers with no additional fees. The company was founded by by Philip Belamant and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
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