Kenneth A. Merchant
Director/Board Member at Pasadena Angels, Inc.
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Kenneth A.
Merchant is currently a Board of Director at Pasadena Angels, Inc. and a Professor at the University of Southern California.
He previously held positions as a Board of Director at Diagnostic Products Corp., Director at Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc., Director at WL Homes LLC, Independent Director at Entropic Communications LLC, Director at NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc., Board of Director at Jonathan Club, and Board of Director at Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc. He also worked as a Principal at Ernst & Ernst Ltd.
Dr. Merchant holds a doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, an MBA from Columbia Business School, and an undergraduate degree from Union College (New York).
Kenneth A. Merchant active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
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. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-06-07 |
Pasadena Angels, Inc.
 Pasadena Angels, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pasadena Angels, Inc. (Pasadena Angels) is an angel investment firm founded in 2000 by DuWayne J. Peterson. The firm is headquartered Altadena, California. | Director/Board Member | 2018-08-31 |
Former positions of Kenneth A. Merchant
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc.
 NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NACD Southern California Chapter, Inc. is the membership organization focuses on board leadership. The firm provides independent board evaluations and custom-tailored in-boardroom education and training programs, as well as director-led conferences, forums and peer-exchange learning opportunities to share ideas about current and emerging issues. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2020-07-30 |
Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc.
 Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of revenue cycle management services. It offers business process outsourcing, debt management, collection, and call center services. The company was founded in 1990 by Dale J. Van Dellen and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-31 |
Jonathan Club
 Jonathan Club Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Jonathan Club provides dining, athletics, and wellness facilities, spa services, social events, and award shows. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2016-06-29 |
| ENTROPIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2015-12-30 |
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc.
 Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. provides security products and services to mitigate terrorist and security threats. The company was founded on August 31, 1989 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Director/Board Member | 2007-12-31 |
Training of Kenneth A. Merchant
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | Masters Business Admin |
| Union College (New York) | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of California, Berkeley | Doctorate Degree |
| Columbia Business School | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 9 |
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Diagnostic Products Corp.
 Diagnostic Products Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Diagnostic Products Corp. provides immunodiagnostic systems, which includes IMMULITE series of immunoassay systems, more than 75 immunoassays. It also designs and manufactures automated laboratory instrumentation and automation solutions. Diagnostic Products is located in Los Angeles, CA. | Health Technology |
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc.
Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Universal Guardian Holdings, Inc. provides security products and services to mitigate terrorist and security threats. The company was founded on August 31, 1989 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Commercial Services |
Entropic Communications LLC
 Entropic Communications LLC SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Entropic Communications LLC operates as a provider of silicon and software solutions to enable connected home entertainment, transforming how streaming IP-based video and high-definition multimedia content and services are delivered and distributed into and throughout the home. The company was founded by Itzhak Gurantz and Anton Monk on January 31, 2001 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Electronic Technology |
WL Homes LLC
 WL Homes LLC HomebuildingConsumer Durables WL Homes LLC (doing business as John Laing Homes) operates as a homebuilder. It also offers financing through JLH Mortgage. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Newport Beach, CA. | Consumer Durables |
Pasadena Angels, Inc.
Pasadena Angels, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Pasadena Angels, Inc. (Pasadena Angels) is an angel investment firm founded in 2000 by DuWayne J. Peterson. The firm is headquartered Altadena, California. | Finance |
Ernst & Ernst Ltd.
 Ernst & Ernst Ltd. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Ernst & Ernst Ltd. provides software engineering services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Crumlin, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc.
NACD Pacific Southwest Chapter, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services NACD Southern California Chapter, Inc. is the membership organization focuses on board leadership. The firm provides independent board evaluations and custom-tailored in-boardroom education and training programs, as well as director-led conferences, forums and peer-exchange learning opportunities to share ideas about current and emerging issues. The company was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Redondo Beach, CA. | Commercial Services |
Jonathan Club
Jonathan Club Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Jonathan Club provides dining, athletics, and wellness facilities, spa services, social events, and award shows. The private company is based in Los Angeles, CA. | Consumer Services |
Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc.
Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Account Control Technology Holdings, Inc. engages in the provision of revenue cycle management services. It offers business process outsourcing, debt management, collection, and call center services. The company was founded in 1990 by Dale J. Van Dellen and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Commercial Services |
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