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Kenneth A. Charhut is the founder of Compellon, Inc. (founded in 2010) where he holds the title of Chief Scientific Officer & Director.
He is also the founder of Orqis Medical Corp.
(founded in 2000) where he held the title of President & Chief Executive Officer from 2000 to 2009.
Mr. Charhut's current job(s) include being the Executive Chairman at Foldax, Inc. since 2014, a Director at Avicena LLC since 2015, a member of the Board of Directors at MemorialCare Health System, and a member of the Board of Directors at Summation Health Ventures since 2015.
Mr. Charhut's former job(s) include being the President & Chief Executive Officer at Mindframe, Inc. from 2010 to 2012, Chairman at The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, a Director at ReShape Medical, Inc. from 2009 to 2017, an Independent Director at Arges Imaging, Inc. from 2010 to 2011, an Independent Director at Nexstim Oyj from 2013 to 2019, an Independent Director at MicroDexterity Systems, Inc. from 2000 to 2009, Managing Director-Cardiovascular Division at Baxter Biotech Group from 1983 to 1998, President-Bentley Division at Baxter Healthcare Corp.
from 1983 to 1998, and a Board Member at Southern California Biomedical Council from 2003 to 2014.
Mr. Charhut's education history includes an MBA from The University of Chicago in 1988 and an undergraduate degree from Cornell University in 1980.
Ken Charhut active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Compellon, Inc.
Compellon, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an AI based prescriptive data analytics firm | Founder | 01/01/2010 |
Foldax, Inc.
Foldax, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops synthetic heart valves | Chairman | 01/01/2014 |
Avicena LLC
Avicena LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures medical device for cardiovascular diagnostic | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2015 |
MemorialCare Health System /Venture Capital/
MemorialCare Health System /Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance MemorialCare Health System invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of medical devices, healthcare IT and healthcare services. It participates in financing for early stage capital requirements. | Director/Board Member | - |
SHV Management LLC
SHV Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Summation Health Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare IT, services, and medical devices. It provides financing for early stage transactions. | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2015 |
Former positions of Ken Charhut
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| NEXSTIM PLC | Director/Board Member | 15/10/2019 |
ReShape Medical, Inc.
ReShape Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops non-surgical medical devices for the treatment of obesity | Director/Board Member | 01/09/2017 |
Southern California Biomedical Council
Southern California Biomedical Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes biotech and medical device communities | Director/Board Member | 31/12/2014 |
Mindframe, Inc.
Mindframe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides web designing services | Chief Executive Officer | 31/07/2012 |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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Baxter Healthcare Corp.
Baxter Healthcare Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and distributes hospital supplies and medical technologies | Health Technology |
ReShape Medical, Inc.
ReShape Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops non-surgical medical devices for the treatment of obesity | Health Technology |
Arges Imaging, Inc.
Arges Imaging, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops dental surgery equipment | Health Technology |
Compellon, Inc.
Compellon, Inc. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Operates as an AI based prescriptive data analytics firm | Technology Services |
Foldax, Inc.
Foldax, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops synthetic heart valves | Health Technology |
Avicena LLC
Avicena LLC Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures medical device for cardiovascular diagnostic | Health Technology |
The University of Chicago
The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Cornell University
Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Nexstim Oyj
Nexstim Oyj Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops non-invasive brain stimulation technology | Health Technology |
Orqis Medical Corp.
Orqis Medical Corp. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Develops medical devices and solutions for heart problems | Health Services |
MicroDexterity Systems, Inc.
MicroDexterity Systems, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures dexterity enhancement systems | Health Technology |
MemorialCare Health System /Venture Capital/
MemorialCare Health System /Venture Capital/ Investment ManagersFinance MemorialCare Health System invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on companies operating in the fields of medical devices, healthcare IT and healthcare services. It participates in financing for early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce | Commercial Services |
Southern California Biomedical Council
Southern California Biomedical Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes biotech and medical device communities | Commercial Services |
Baxter Biotech Group
Baxter Biotech Group Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices | Health Technology |
Mindframe, Inc.
Mindframe, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides web designing services | Technology Services |
SHV Management LLC
SHV Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Summation Health Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of healthcare IT, services, and medical devices. It provides financing for early stage transactions. | Finance |
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