Jeffrey Hessekiel

General Counsel at EXELIXIS, INC.

Net worth: 14 M $ as of 2024-05-30

55 year

100 connections

Commercial Services

Health Technology

Consumer Services

Network origin in Jeffrey Hessekiel first degree

Entity	Entity type	Industry
GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. 86	Public Company	Biotechnology	86
Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati PC provides legal services. Its services include corporate law and governance, public and private offerings of equity and debt securities, mergers and acquisitions, securities class action litigation, intellectual property litigation, antitrust counseling and litigation, joint ventures and strategic alliances, technology licensing and other intellectual property transactions, tax, and employee benefits and employment law. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA. 42	Private Company	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	42
EXELIXIS, INC. 41	Public Company	Pharmaceuticals: Major	41
Heller Ehrman LLP Heller Ehrman LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Heller Ehrman LLP provides legal services. It offers litigation, business, and intellectual property services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. 5	Extinct	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	5

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Companies connected to Jeffrey Hessekiel via their personal network

Company	Sector	Related people	Main position
Stanford University	College/University	Mark A. Clawson Alan Garber John Francis Cogan Carla A. Hills Paul A. Berg John B. Goodrich Hank Barry Alan K. Austin Melissa Yeager Jeffrey Herbst	Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree
Yale University	College/University	Michael S. Rabson Vincent Marchesi Morgan Fong Stephen F. Diamond Dana Aftab Dana Pizzuti	Doctorate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree
University of California, Berkeley	College/University	Mark Perry Katharine Martin Chris Nicholson Katherine Haar Stephen F. Diamond Carol Brosgart	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Cornell University Cornell University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Cornell University is an educational institution that offers undergraduate and post graduate programs. It was founded in 1865 and is based in Ithaca, NY.	College/University	Michael S. Rabson George Scangos Christopher R. Hemmeter Ivan Brockman Julie Smith Michael Sofia	Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
University of Michigan	College/University	Robin Washington John Madigan Hank Barry Michael W. Aguiar Mani Subramanian	Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree
Genentech, Inc. Genentech, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genentech, Inc. develops, manufactures and markets pharmaceutical products for life-threatening medical conditions. It studies various areas including oncology, immunology, neuroscience, ophthalmic diseases, microbial pathogenesis, metabolic diseases, cardiovascular diseases, and opportunistic areas. The company was founded by Herb W. Boyer and Robert A. Swanson in 1976 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, CA.	Biotechnology	Linda Fitzpatrick Stacy Feld Patrick Haley Charles Winter Amy Peterson	Investor Relations Contact Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY.	Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds	Carla A. Hills John Madigan George Poste Maria Freire	Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Wisconsin	College/University	Michael Morrissey Per Wold-Olsen Naomi Kuhn Charles Winter	Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Gilead Connecticut, Inc. Gilead Connecticut, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Gilead Connecticut, Inc. manufactures pharmaceuticals and biotechnology chemicals. The firm develops a pipeline of small molecule therapeutics for multiple oncology and immunology-based indications. It focuses on the development of novel kinase inhibitors for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, and inflammatory diseases. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Foster City, CA.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Robin Washington John Madigan Richard Whitley Brett Pletcher	Director/Board Member President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
University of Pennsylvania	College/University	Karen B. Seto Stacy Feld Ivan Brockman Mary Beckerle	Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal
University of California, Los Angeles	College/University	Karen B. Seto Kenneth F. Boehm Chris Nicholson Susan T. Hubbard	Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Duke University Duke University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Duke University is an academic university that offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. It also has publications and research services. The university was founded in 1838 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.	College/University	Mark A. Clawson Richard Whitley Paul E. Cartee Patrick Haley	Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Santa Clara University	College/University	David Ryan Wanek Stephen F. Diamond Melissa Yeager Blair W. Stewart	Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal
National Academy of Sciences National Academy of Sciences Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Academy of Sciences operates as a private, nongovernmental institution that advises on issues related to science and technology. It provides independent, objective analysis and advice and conducts other activities to solve complex problems and inform public policy decisions. The firm also encourages education and research, recognize outstanding contributions to knowledge, and increase public understanding in matters of science. The company was founded on March 3, 1863 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Francis McCormick Paul A. Berg Vincent Marchesi Mary Beckerle	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Harvard University Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.	College/University	Alan Garber Michael Morrissey Alan K. Austin Christopher R. Hemmeter	Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin
National Academy of Medicine (United States) National Academy of Medicine (United States) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Academy of Medicine (United States) is based in Washington and is focused on improving the health and well-being of individuals through various initiatives. These initiatives include the clinician well-being collaborative, which aims to accelerate the implementation of a national plan for health workforce well-being, and the development of a code of conduct for the use of artificial intelligence in health care. The organization also provides resources to support meaningful community engagement in health and health care programs and policies. Recently, the National Academy of Medicine announced the appointment of Mandy Cohen, a member of the organization, as the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Additionally, the organization has released a publication celebrating 50 years of progress in biomedical science, health, and health care.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Alan Garber Vincent Marchesi Maria Freire	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
GSK PLC	Pharmaceuticals: Major	George Poste Paul Carter Monica Viziano	Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The University of Pennsylvania Law School	College/University	Carl Feldbaum Mark E. Farrell Matthew Lang	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
Pharmasset, Inc. Pharmasset, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Pharmasset, Inc. developed drugs to treat viral infections. It focued in the development of oral therapeutics for the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The company was founded in 1998 and was headquartered in Princeton, NJ.	Pharmaceuticals: Other	Robin Washington Brett Pletcher Michael Sofia	Director of Finance/CFO Corporate Secretary Corporate Officer/Principal
Biotechnology Innovation Organization Biotechnology Innovation Organization Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Biotechnology Innovation Organization is the world's biotechnology organization, providing advocacy, business development and communications services for more than 1,200 members worldwide. BIO members are involved in the research and development of innovative healthcare, agricultural, industrial and environmental biotechnology technologies. Corporate members range from entrepreneurial companies developing a first product to Fortune 100 multinationals. also represent state and regional biotech associations, service providers to the industry and academic centers.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Carl Feldbaum Linda Fitzpatrick Julie Smith	Corporate Officer/Principal Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal
BIOGEN INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	George Scangos Stelios Papadopoulos Maria Freire	Chief Executive Officer Chairman Director/Board Member
Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Anadys Pharmaceuticals, Inc. develops and manufactures novel small molecule medicines. It engages in developing novel medicines in the areas of hepatitis C and oncology. The firm develops ANA598, a direct-acting antiviral for the treatment of hepatitis C. The company was founded by Stelios B. Papadopoulos and Kleanthis G. Xanthopoulos in 1992 and is headquartered in Little Falls, NJ.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Charles M. Cohen George Scangos Stelios Papadopoulos	Director/Board Member Chairman Founder
University of Cambridge	College/University	Francis McCormick Peter Lamb Stefan Krauss	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree
University of California San Diego	College/University	Linda Higgins Elizabeth Bhatt Jennifer Drimmer	Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree
JOHNSON & JOHNSON	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Mary Beckerle Tomas Jan Heyman Dana Pizzuti	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The State Bar of California The State Bar of California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The State Bar of California operates as an official attorney licensing agency. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA. Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker has been the CEO of the company since 2015.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Mark Perry Nicholas G. Moore Brett Pletcher	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
The Johns Hopkins University	College/University	Stephen Kim George Scangos	Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Kansas	College/University	J. William Freytag David Ryan Wanek	Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree
Stanford Law School	College/University	Blair W. Stewart Teri Little	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
Incubic Management LLC Incubic Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance Incubic Management LLC (Incubic) is a venture capital firm founded in 2000 by Judith M O'Brien and William L Nighan. The firm is headquartered in Los Altos Hills, California.	Investment Managers	Judith O'Brien Naomi Kuhn	Founder Comptroller/Controller/Auditor
Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc. Johnson & Johnson Innovation - JJDC, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC Inc (Johnson & Johnson Innovation JJDC) is a venture capital subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson founded in 1973. The firm is headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey.	Investment Managers	Stacy Feld Tomas Jan Heyman	Private Equity Investor President
Pepperdine University	College/University	Robin Washington Kenneth F. Boehm	Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin
ALDER BIOPHARMACEUTICALS, INC.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Melissa Yeager Paul Carter	General Counsel Director/Board Member
NVIDIA CORPORATION	Semiconductors	Mark Perry Jeffrey Herbst	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Virginia	College/University	John Whittle Maria Freire	Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree
QUINCE THERAPEUTICS, INC.	Biotechnology	Kevin B. Young Christopher Senner	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
MICROVISION, INC.	Semiconductors	Drew Markham Jeffrey Herbst	Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member
IMMUNOMEDICS, INC.	Biotechnology	Brett Pletcher Robert Oliver	Director/Board Member Director/Board Member
SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology SGX Pharmaceuticals, Inc. researches and develops drugs and other pharmaceutical products. The company was incorporated in June 20, 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA.	Pharmaceuticals: Major	George Poste Stelios Papadopoulos	Chairman Director/Board Member
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Bar Association provides legal services. It provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, legal information and other services to assist legal professionals. The firm has members which include judges, court administrators, law professors, and non-practicing attorneys. The company was founded on August 21, 1878 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Stephen M. Welles Timothy Johnson	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Inc. Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Foundation for the National Institutes of Health, Inc. provides healthcare services. It offers services to public health through scientific discovery, translational research and dissemination of research results through public-private partnerships. The organization was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Paul A. Berg Maria Freire	Director/Board Member President
UCLA School of Law	College/University	Judith O'Brien Thomas M. Dono	Graduate Degree Graduate Degree
University of London	College/University	Peter Lamb Stephen F. Diamond	Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree
MEDIVATION INC	Pharmaceuticals: Major	Tse Li Yang Amy Peterson	Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Corporate Officer/Principal
King & Spalding LLP King & Spalding LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services King & Spalding LLP provides legal services. The firm offers corporate, finance, investments, government matters, trial and global dispute capabilities services. The company was founded by Alexander King and Jack Spalding on January 1, 1885 and is headquartered in Atlanta, GA.	Miscellaneous Commercial Services	Joshua Levinson Judith O'Brien	Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal
University of Southern California University of Southern California Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services University of Southern California is a private research university that mainly offers undergraduate, graduate & other higher education. The university was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.	College/University	John B. Goodrich John McHutchison	Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal
E2OPEN INC	Packaged Software	Kenneth F. Boehm Nicholas G. Moore	Human Resources Officer Director/Board Member
National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health General GovernmentGovernment National Institutes Of Health conducts & supports peer-reviewed medical research and science. The firm's scientists & researchers investigate on different ways to prevent diseases as well as the causes, treatments and cures for common and rare diseases. The company was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD.	General Government	Mary Beckerle Maria Freire	Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal

Statistics

International

United States	46
United Kingdom	4
Mexico	2
Belgium	2

Sectoral

Consumer Services	23
Health Technology	14
Commercial Services	8
Finance	3
Electronic Technology	3

Operational

Director/Board Member	406
Corporate Officer/Principal	274
Independent Dir/Board Member	107
Undergraduate Degree	91
General Counsel	81

Most connected contacts

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Robin Washington	34
George Scangos	33
Stelios Papadopoulos	26
Per Wold-Olsen	25
Carol Brosgart	25
Mary Beckerle	24
Charles M. Cohen	21
George Poste	21
Francis McCormick	21
Alan Garber	20
Maria Freire	19
Nicholas G. Moore	19
John Madigan	19
Richard Whitley	18
Kevin Lofton	18

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