John D. DesPrez
Chief Executive Officer at InspereX LLC
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John D.
DesPrez currently works at InspereX LLC, as Chief Executive Officer from 2015, InspereX Technologies LLC, as Chief Executive Officer from 2021, Investment Company Institute, as Member-Governors Board, and Institute of Contemporary Art, as Trustee.
Mr. DesPrez also formerly worked at John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA), as Chairman, President& Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2012, John Hancock Financial Services, Inc., as President & Chief Executive Officer, John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) (Investment Portfolio), as Chairman, President& Chief Executive Officer, Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA), as Chairman & President from 1998 to 2004, North American Funds LLC, as President from 1994 to 1996, Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. of North America, as Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel from 1991 to 1994, Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. of New York, as President from 1996 to 1998, Manulife Financial Corp., as Executive VP-John Hancock Wealth Management in 2010, and Dykema Gossett PLLC, as Partner from 1983 to 1988.
Mr. DesPrez received his undergraduate degree in 1978 from Harvard University and graduate degree in 1983 from Georgetown University.
John D. DesPrez active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Investment Company Institute
Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens. | Director/Board Member | - |
Institute of Contemporary Art
Institute of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an organization dedicated to promoting experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas. The non-profit company is based in Miami, FL. Through exhibitions, programs, and its collection, ICA provides an international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of innovative art. ICA was launched in 2014 and opened its new permanent home in Miami's Design District on December 1, 2017. | Director/Board Member | - |
InspereX LLC
InspereX LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance InspereX LLC is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Thomas S. Rickets and Joe Rickard in 1999 as Incapital LLC. They are a subsidiary of InpereX Holdings LLC. InspereX provides market participants cloud-tech tools and market-linked product education to better execute their trading strategies and manage their portfolios. | Chief Executive Officer | 2015-01-20 |
InspereX Technologies LLC
InspereX Technologies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance InspereX Technologies LLC is a leading securities underwriter and distributor that provides a diverse network of financial professionals access to a wide range of investment opportunities. The American company's cloud software is changing how fixed income markets and market-linked products are viewed, evaluated, perceived, and traded. The private company offers online investor education for InterNotes® Resources, Sovereigns, Supranationals and Agencies (SSA) Resources, & Brokered Certificates of Deposit Resources. The company's mission is to use innovation to put clients first, inspire trust, improve liquidity, and deliver best execution. InspereX's vision is to give participants better control over executing their strategies and achieving their goals. John D. DesPrez has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Chief Executive Officer | 2021-07-05 |
Former positions of John D. DesPrez
Companies | Position | End |
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John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA)
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) Life/Health InsuranceFinance John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) provides investment advice. The firm offers insurance and investment products and services to retail and institutional customers. It is the investment advisor responsible for management of the insurance company and other institutional portfolios. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Chairman | 2012-07-09 |
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA)
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA) Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA) provides life insurance coverage. The private company is based in Toronto, CA. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and United States. | Chairman | 2004-05-31 |
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. of New York | President | 1997-12-31 |
North American Funds LLC
North American Funds LLC Investment ManagersFinance North American Funds LLC specializes in acquiring, or making substantial equity investments in, small businesses with significant growth potential. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. | President | 1995-12-31 |
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. of North America | General Counsel | 1993-12-31 |
Training of John D. DesPrez
Harvard University | Undergraduate Degree |
Georgetown University | Graduate Degree |
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MANULIFE FINANCIAL CORPORATION | Finance |
Private companies | 12 |
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John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. Life/Health InsuranceFinance John Hancock Financial Services, Inc. provides life insurance, wealth management and other investment solutions. Its products include annuities, mutual funds, long-term care, life insurance and college savings. The company was founded in 1862 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA)
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA) Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. (USA) provides life insurance coverage. The private company is based in Toronto, CA. and has subsidiaries in United Kingdom and United States. | Finance |
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. of New York | Finance |
North American Funds LLC
North American Funds LLC Investment ManagersFinance North American Funds LLC specializes in acquiring, or making substantial equity investments in, small businesses with significant growth potential. The private company is based in Chicago, IL and has subsidiaries in United States. | Finance |
Manufacturers Life Insurance Co. of North America | Finance |
Dykema Gossett PLLC
Dykema Gossett PLLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Dykema Gossett PLLC provides legal services. The company serves corporations, middle-market and emerging companies. Its client base includes individuals, publicly held corporations, privately held companies, limited and general partnerships, associations, hospitals and managed care networks, banks and financial institutions and retailers. The company was founded in 1926 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI. | Commercial Services |
Investment Company Institute
Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens. | Commercial Services |
Institute of Contemporary Art
Institute of Contemporary Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) is an organization dedicated to promoting experimentation in contemporary art, advancing new scholarship, and fostering the exchange of art and ideas. The non-profit company is based in Miami, FL. Through exhibitions, programs, and its collection, ICA provides an international platform for the work of local, emerging, and under-recognized artists, and advances the public appreciation and understanding of innovative art. ICA was launched in 2014 and opened its new permanent home in Miami's Design District on December 1, 2017. | Consumer Services |
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA)
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) Life/Health InsuranceFinance John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) provides investment advice. The firm offers insurance and investment products and services to retail and institutional customers. It is the investment advisor responsible for management of the insurance company and other institutional portfolios. The company is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Finance |
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) (Investment Portfolio)
John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) (Investment Portfolio) Investment ManagersFinance John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA) (Investment Portfolio) is the investment portfolio division of John Hancock Life Insurance Co. (USA), an insurance company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is a subsidiary of The Manufacturers Investment Corp., ultimately held by Manulife Financial Corp. (TSX, NYSE: MFC) in Canada. | Finance |
InspereX LLC
InspereX LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance InspereX LLC is a broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by Thomas S. Rickets and Joe Rickard in 1999 as Incapital LLC. They are a subsidiary of InpereX Holdings LLC. InspereX provides market participants cloud-tech tools and market-linked product education to better execute their trading strategies and manage their portfolios. | Finance |
InspereX Technologies LLC
InspereX Technologies LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance InspereX Technologies LLC is a leading securities underwriter and distributor that provides a diverse network of financial professionals access to a wide range of investment opportunities. The American company's cloud software is changing how fixed income markets and market-linked products are viewed, evaluated, perceived, and traded. The private company offers online investor education for InterNotes® Resources, Sovereigns, Supranationals and Agencies (SSA) Resources, & Brokered Certificates of Deposit Resources. The company's mission is to use innovation to put clients first, inspire trust, improve liquidity, and deliver best execution. InspereX's vision is to give participants better control over executing their strategies and achieving their goals. John D. DesPrez has been the CEO of the company since 2021. | Finance |
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