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Robert Essner
Director/Board Member at
ORGANON & CO.
Net worth: - $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Robert A. Essner currently works at Elucida Oncology, Inc., as Chairman from 2021, The Children's Health Fund, as Director, Elorac, Inc., as Director, Organon & Co., as Independent Director from 2021, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc., as Trustee, and Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc., as Trustee.
Mr. Essner also formerly worked at Fort Dodge Animal Health, Inc., as Chief Executive Officer, Wyeth LLC, as Chairman in 2008, Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America, as Chairman, Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc., as Chairman from 2007 to 2008, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co., as Lead Director from 2012 to 2014, The Nature's Bounty Co., as Director, Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC, as Director, Amicus Therapeutics, Inc., as Independent Director from 2012 to 2022, Nissay Wealth Life Insurance KK, as Director, Alphabet Holding Co., Inc., as Director, MassMutual Financial Group (Connecticut), as Director, The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity), as Senior Advisor, Ayerst Laboratories, Inc., as President from 1993 to 1997, Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp., as President-Consumer Healthcare Group, and Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania, as Trustee.
Mr. Essner received his graduate degree from The University of Chicago and undergraduate degree from Miami University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORGANON & CO. -.--% | 2026-04-13 | 0 ( -.--% ) | - $ | 2026-05-30 |
Robert Essner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANON & CO. | Director/Board Member | 2021-06-01 |
Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.
 Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as marine research institution | Director/Board Member | - |
Elucida Oncology, Inc.
 Elucida Oncology, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company which focuses on clinical research and development | Chairman | 2018-04-24 |
Elorac, Inc.
 Elorac, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in the discovery and development of prescription products for skin care | Director/Board Member | - |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes | Director/Board Member | 2010-11-30 |
The Children's Health Fund
 The Children's Health Fund Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Essner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| AMICUS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2022-06-08 |
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-12-31 |
Wyeth Corp.
 Wyeth Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and distributes pharmaceuticals, vaccines & biotechnology products | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-12-31 |
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Training of Robert Essner
Experiences
Positions held
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
73
1st degree connections
23
1st degree companies
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 23 |
|---|---|
Wyeth Corp.
Wyeth Corp. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops, manufactures and distributes pharmaceuticals, vaccines & biotechnology products | Health Technology |
Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co.
 Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance and financial & retirement planning services | Finance |
The Nature's Bounty Co.
 The Nature's Bounty Co. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures and sells vitamins & nutritional supplements through online | Health Technology |
Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC
 Pharmaceutical Product Development LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a contract research organization for life-changing therapies | Commercial Services |
Amicus Therapeutics, Inc.
 Amicus Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures novel medicines for rare diseases | Health Technology |
The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity)
 The Carlyle Group LP (Corporate Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance The Carlyle Group focuses on companies located across the globe. The firm targets companies operating across a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for buyouts and growth stage capital requirements.[[ [[Carlyle Group reorganized its operating segments on January 8, 2021, by combining Corporate Private Equity and Real Assets into a single segment called - The Carlyle Group (Global Private Equity). | Finance |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Miami University
 Miami University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The Children's Health Fund
The Children's Health Fund Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides health care services | Health Services |
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Promotes cultural and educational programmes | Consumer Services |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America BiotechnologyHealth Technology Provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services | Health Technology |
Ayerst Laboratories, Inc. | |
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals Corp. | |
Fort Dodge Animal Health, Inc.
 Fort Dodge Animal Health, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Manufactures animal health products | Process Industries |
Nissay Wealth Life Insurance KK
 Nissay Wealth Life Insurance KK Life/Health InsuranceFinance Provides life insurance services | Finance |
Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc.
Mote Marine Laboratory, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as marine research institution | Commercial Services |
Alphabet Holding Co., Inc.
 Alphabet Holding Co., Inc. Pharmaceuticals: OtherHealth Technology Manufactures, markets and retails vitamins, minerals, herbs, supplements and sports nutrition products | Health Technology |
Elorac, Inc.
Elorac, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Engages in the discovery and development of prescription products for skin care | Health Technology |
Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania
 Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides educational trust services | Miscellaneous |
MassMutual Financial Group (Connecticut)
 MassMutual Financial Group (Connecticut) Life/Health InsuranceFinance MassMutual Financial Group (Connecticut), also known as MassMutual, features financial advisor Douglas M. Gordon and offers a range of financial products and services including annuities, disability income insurance, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), life insurance, long-term care insurance, and trust services. The company is based in Enfield, CT. The firm provides tailored financial solutions supported by licensed and registered representatives, with securities and investment advisory services offered through MML Investors Services, LLC. The company’s website includes educational resources such as financial calculators, newsletters, articles, flipbooks, and tax libraries to help clients make informed financial decisions and manage their financial goals. | Finance |
Elucida Oncology, Inc.
Elucida Oncology, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Operates as a biotechnology company which focuses on clinical research and development | Health Technology |
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and manufactures pharmaceutical products | Health Technology |
Organon & Co.
 Organon & Co. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops and delivers women health, trusted legacy brands and therapeutics | Health Technology |
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