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David Chao
Chief Administrative Officer at
CENTESSA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC
Net worth: 9 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
David Chao is the founder of ANDE Corp., founded in 2000.
Dr. Chao is also the founder of Akceli, Inc.,Nectagen, Inc...
Dr. Chao is Chief Administrative Officer at Centessa Pharmaceuticals Plc since 2021.
Formerly, Dr. Chao was President & Chief Executive Officer at Stowers Institute for Medical Research from 2010 to 2020; President & Chief Executive Officer at BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc. from 2007 to 2009; Chief Executive Officer at BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc. from 2014 to 2021; Director at American Century Cos., Inc. from 2012 to 2020; and Head-Strategic Alliances Global Operations at Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research from 2004 to 2007.
Education includes undergraduate studies at Harvard University and a doctorate from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/03/2025 | 225,007 ( 0.15% ) | 9 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
David Chao active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| CENTESSA PHARMACEUTICALS PLC | Chief Administrative Officer | 01/04/2021 |
Former positions of David Chao
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
 BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology company which develops therapies for cancer, inflammation and infectious disease | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2021 |
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
 Stowers Institute for Medical Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical research services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2020 |
American Century Cos., Inc.
 American Century Cos., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and financial advisory services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2020 |
BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology company which develops therapies for cancer, inflammation and infectious disease | Chief Executive Officer | 01/01/2009 |
Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research
 Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates pharmaceutical research organization | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2007 |
Training of David Chao
Experiences
Positions held
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Private companies
Connections
14
1st degree connections
10
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
American Century Cos., Inc.
American Century Cos., Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Provides investment and financial advisory services | Finance |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
 Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
ANDE Corp.
 ANDE Corp. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides rapid DNA analysis solutions | Health Technology |
Stowers Institute for Medical Research
Stowers Institute for Medical Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides medical research services | Commercial Services |
Akceli, Inc.
 Akceli, Inc. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Operates pharmacies and drug stores | Retail Trade |
BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc.
BioMed Valley Discoveries, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a biotechnology company which develops therapies for cancer, inflammation and infectious disease | Commercial Services |
Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research
Novartis Institutes of Biomedical Research BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates pharmaceutical research organization | Health Technology |
Centessa Pharmaceuticals Plc
 Centessa Pharmaceuticals Plc Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a clinical-stage pharmaceutical company that researches and develops medicines for neurological, neurodegenerative and neuropsychiatric disorders | Health Technology |
Nectagen, Inc. |
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