John Roos
Director/Board Member at
SALESFORCE, INC.
Net worth: 3 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
John Victor Roos is the founder of Geodesic Investments LLC, established in 2015, where the title held is Founding Partner.
Current jobs include Chief Executive Officer at The Roos Group, LLC since 2013; Independent Director at Salesforce, Inc. since 2013; Board Of Director at Rakuten Group, Inc. since 2021; Board Of Director at The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation since 2016; Senior Advisor at Centerview Partners LLC; Advisor at Toyota Research Institute, Inc. since 2016; and a position at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC since 2004.
Former jobs include Chief Executive Officer & Senior Partner at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC from 1985 to 2009; Independent Outside Director at Sony Group Corp.
from 2014 to 2020; and Advisor at Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Education includes undergraduate degree from Stanford University in 1980 and graduate degree from Stanford Law School in 1980.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | 16,848 ( 0% ) | 3 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
John Roos active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| SALESFORCE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2013-09-09 |
| RAKUTEN GROUP, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2021-02-28 |
The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation
 The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes understanding and cooperation among nations | Director/Board Member | 2016-06-30 |
The Roos Group, LLC
 The Roos Group, LLC Marine ShippingTransportation The Roos Group, LLC, operating under the name Holz Machinery, is a supplier of new and used industrial machinery with a primary focus on woodworking equipment for the Southern African market. The private company is located in the US. The American company offers a wide range of products including planers, moulders, edgebanders, sanders, saws, mortisers, lathes, CNC machines, routers, chippers, pallet machines, and various tooling. Holz Machinery specializes in refurbishing used machines by overhauling, repairing, and restoring them to working condition, and provides maintenance and repair services such as fault diagnosis and electrical repairs. John Victor Roos has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Chief Executive Officer | 2013-09-30 |
Toyota Research Institute, Inc.
 Toyota Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates research and development institute which develops robotics technology | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Geodesic Investments LLC
 Geodesic Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Geodesic Capital invests in companies located in the United States and Japan. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer and technology. It provides financing for early, later, and growth stage capital requirements. | Founder | 2015-04-30 |
Centerview Partners LLC
 Centerview Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of John Roos
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SONY GROUP CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-12-30 |
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC
 Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Chief Executive Officer | 2009-08-30 |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Sony Group Corp.
 Sony Group Corp. Computer Processing HardwareElectronic Technology Engages in the development, design, manufacture and sale of electronic equipment, consumer & industrial electronics, game consoles & related software and others | Electronic Technology |
Salesforce, Inc.
 Salesforce, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops customer relationship management software technology | Technology Services |
Stanford University
 Stanford University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Rakuten Group, Inc.
 Rakuten Group, Inc. Internet RetailRetail Trade Provides internet, financial technology and mobile communication services | Retail Trade |
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services | Commercial Services |
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.
 Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. Major BanksFinance Operates as a holding company which provides financial and banking services through its subsidiaries | Finance |
The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation
The Maureen & Mike Mansfield Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes understanding and cooperation among nations | Commercial Services |
Centerview Partners LLC
Centerview Partners LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Stanford Law School
 Stanford Law School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Geodesic Investments LLC
Geodesic Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Geodesic Capital invests in companies located in the United States and Japan. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of consumer and technology. It provides financing for early, later, and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Toyota Research Institute, Inc.
Toyota Research Institute, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates research and development institute which develops robotics technology | Commercial Services |
The Roos Group, LLC
The Roos Group, LLC Marine ShippingTransportation The Roos Group, LLC, operating under the name Holz Machinery, is a supplier of new and used industrial machinery with a primary focus on woodworking equipment for the Southern African market. The private company is located in the US. The American company offers a wide range of products including planers, moulders, edgebanders, sanders, saws, mortisers, lathes, CNC machines, routers, chippers, pallet machines, and various tooling. Holz Machinery specializes in refurbishing used machines by overhauling, repairing, and restoring them to working condition, and provides maintenance and repair services such as fault diagnosis and electrical repairs. John Victor Roos has been the CEO of the company since 2013. | Transportation |
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