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David Kent is a seasoned executive with a strong background in strategic planning, management, and business strategy. He has experience in start-ups, sales, marketing, and portfolio management, with a focus on finance and pharmaceuticals. Kent has held various leadership positions in companies such as BayMedica, Briodigital, Reclamere, Wells Fargo Advisors, Fortinbras Asset Management GmbH, Arriva Pharmaceuticals, Lehman Brothers, Morgan Stanley, Citi, and John Mowlem, Lt.

Credentials

  • Series 66
    -
    May, 2014
    - May, 2026
  • Series 7
    FINRA
    May, 2014
    - May, 2026

Experience

  • BayMedica
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • Vice President Of Business Development
      • Aug 2020 - Present
      • San Francisco Bay Area

      BayMedica is a synthetic biology and pharmaceutical chemistry company which manufactures cannabinoids and their analogues for both consumer and pharmaceutical use.

    • Media Consultant
      • Aug 2016 - Aug 2020

    • Director of Business Development
      • Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

      Protecting the currency of the 21st century - your dataReclamere, Inc. is a data security company offering a full range of specialized IT Asset Management and Information Security Services. Founded in 2001, Reclamere is a leader in providing client-focused, environmentally compliant management solutions for end-of-life computer equipment and data destruction services in addition to robust data security services.

    • Financial Advisor
      • 2014 - 2014
      • Oakland, CA

      Responsible for new business development in the SF Bay area.

    • Senior Marketing Advisor and Partner
      • 2005 - 2013
      • Frankfurt, Germany

      Fortinbras Asset Management developed a proprietary algorithm to execute long/short positions in the global fixed income, currency and commodity markets. As Senior Marketing Advisor I raised over $1 billion from European based institutional accounts.

  • Arriva Pharmaceuticals
    • San Francisco Bay Area
    • CFO and Founder
      • 1997 - 2003
      • San Francisco Bay Area

      Co-founded a San Francisco based biotech company to develop a broad spectrum protease inhibitor to treat atopic dermatitis and hereditary emphysema. Closed two pharma transactions worth a combined value of $65 million. Raised VC funds and private capital exceeding $28 million. Funding enabled company to progress into Phase 2 clinical trials for hereditary emphysema.

  • Lehman Brothers
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Senior Vice President
      • 1995 - 1996
      • London, United Kingdom

      Developed wealth management relationships in Europe and Middle East.

  • Morgan Stanley
    • London, United Kingdom
    • Account Executive
      • 1992 - 1995
      • London, United Kingdom

      Joined Middle East Team to cover regional accounts. Offered a wide range of financial services to Institutional and HNW clients. Multi million production team with significant AUM responsibility.

  • Citi
    • Bahrain
    • Vice President
      • 1988 - 1992
      • Bahrain

      Opened representative office in Bahrain. Covered Gulf clients which included corporates,institutions and HNW individuals. Top regional producer. Raised funds for venture capital, risk arbitrage, private equity and real estate programs as well as managed portfolios.

  • Smith Barney
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Account Executive
      • 1984 - 1987
      • Greater Chicago Area

  • John Mowlem, Lt
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Regional Sales Manager
      • 1981 - 1984
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Company manufactured and distributed a range of civil engineering test equipment. Developed distribution channels in the Middle East and Southeast Asia.

  • International Harvester
    • Greater Chicago Area
    • Management Trainee
      • 1979 - 1981
      • Greater Chicago Area

      Selected for Executive Management Training Program. Worked in Market Research, Pricing, Strategic Planning and Product Development departments.

Education

  • 1975 - 1979
    Allegheny College
    Bachelor's Degree, Economics and History

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