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John DeFord
Director/Board Member at
NORDSON CORPORATION
Net worth: 4 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Dr. John A. DeFord is an Independent Director at Nordson Corp. and an Independent Director at NuVasive, Inc. He is on the Board of Directors at Nordson Corp. and NuVasive, Inc. Dr. DeFord was previously employed as a Chief Technology Officer & Executive VP by Becton, Dickinson & Co., a Senior VP-Science, Technology & Clinical Affairs by C. R. Bard, Inc. (New Jersey), a Managing Director by Early Stage Partners, and a President & Chief Executive Officer by Cook, Inc. He received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University, a graduate degree from Purdue University and a doctorate degree from Purdue University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NORDSON CORPORATION 0.01% | 2026-04-29 | 5,802 ( 0.01% ) | 2 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
| 2026-01-20 | 15,578 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-05-25 | 205,478 ( 0.14% ) | 986 294 $ | 2026-05-30 |
John DeFord active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| NORDSON CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2020-11-22 |
| MARAVAI LIFESCIENCES HOLDINGS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-07-19 |
| PHILIPS NV | Director/Board Member | 2026-05-07 |
Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.
 Blue Spark Technologies, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops and produces thin film batteries | Director/Board Member | 2022-04-12 |
Enable Injections, Inc.
 Enable Injections, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops wearable drug delivery technology for investigational use in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries | Director/Board Member | 2022-07-28 |
Samothrace Medical Innovations | Chief Executive Officer | 2020-12-31 |
GeniPhys, Inc.
 GeniPhys, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of John DeFord
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| GLOBUS MEDICAL, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2026-03-22 |
| NUVASIVE, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2023-08-31 |
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Training of John DeFord
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Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
56
1st degree connections
15
1st degree companies
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Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
C. R. Bard, Inc. (New Jersey)
 C. R. Bard, Inc. (New Jersey) Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs, manufactures, packages, distributes and sells medical, surgical, diagnostic & patient care devices | Health Technology |
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
 Becton, Dickinson & Co. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment & diagnostic products | Health Technology |
Nordson Corp.
 Nordson Corp. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Engineers, manufactures and markets products and systems used for dispensing and processing of adhesives | Producer Manufacturing |
Koninklijke Philips NV
 Koninklijke Philips NV Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides image, cardiovascular, diagnostic imaging, ambulatory, sleep therapy and personal healthcare services | Health Services |
NuVasive, Inc.
 NuVasive, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Designs and develops medical devices for the surgical treatment of spine disorders | Health Technology |
Globus Medical, Inc.
 Globus Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures spinal implants | Health Technology |
Cook Group, Inc.
 Cook Group, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Manufactures medical devices and provides life sciences, property management & resorts services | Health Technology |
Cook, Inc.
 Cook, Inc. Medical DistributorsDistribution Services Manufactures and distributes medical products and interventional devices | Distribution Services |
Early Stage Partners
 Early Stage Partners Investment ManagersFinance Early Stage Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on technology sectors. It provides financing for early stage capital requirement. | Finance |
Purdue University
 Purdue University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Blue Spark Technologies, Inc.
Blue Spark Technologies, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Develops and produces thin film batteries | Producer Manufacturing |
Enable Injections, Inc.
Enable Injections, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops wearable drug delivery technology for investigational use in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries | Health Technology |
Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc.
 Maravai Lifesciences Holdings, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops and sells drug therapies, diagnostics and novel vaccines | Health Technology |
GeniPhys, Inc.
GeniPhys, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops medical devices | Health Technology |
Samothrace Medical Innovations |
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