Tjerk de Ruiter
Director/Board Member at Nu-Tek Food Science LLC
Network origin in Tjerk de Ruiter first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
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.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 220 |
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| Public Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 14 |
MycoWorks, Inc.
 MycoWorks, Inc. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Mycoworks, Inc. engages in producing leather from mycelium materials. The company was founded by Sophia Wang, Philip Ross and Eddie Pavlu and is headquartered in San Jose, CA.
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| Holding Company | Consumer Sundries | 7 |
Nu-Tek Food Science LLC
 Nu-Tek Food Science LLC Food RetailRetail Trade Nu-Tek Food Science LLC produces a low-sodium salt substitute. Its products include NuTek Salt and Salt for Life, which delivers nutrition through levels of sodium reduction in food, replacing it with potassium. The company was founded by Thomas L. Manuel and Sam Rao in 2006 and is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.
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| Holding Company | Food Retail | 7 |
S&P Ingredient Development LLC
 S&P Ingredient Development LLC Food: Specialty/CandyConsumer Non-Durables S&P Ingredient Development LLC develops and produces low sodium salt. The company is headquartered in Minnetonka, MN.
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| Private Company | Food: Specialty/Candy | 5 |
Genencor International, Inc.
 Genencor International, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Genencor International, Inc. develops and manufactures enzyme product solutions for industrial, agricultural and health care markets. It finds genes and alters their proteins for use in cleaning, textile, health care, food and animal feed products using gene discovery, molecular evolution, functional genomics and immunology techniques. The company also develops solutions for the biofuels, biodefense and biosafety industries. Genencor International was founded in 1982 and is located in Rochester, NY.
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| Subsidiary | Biotechnology | 4 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
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Companies connected to Tjerk de Ruiter via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
 Massachusetts Biotechnology Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Massachusetts Biotechnology Council is a premier life sciences and healthcare hub with over 1,600 members dedicated to preventing, treating, and curing diseases through transformative science and technology. The non-profit company is based in Cambridge, MA. MassBio works to advance policy and promote education while providing member programs, events, industry information, and services. The company's mission is to advance Massachusetts' leadership in the life sciences to grow the industry, add value to the healthcare system, and improve patient lives. Founded in 1985 by James P. Sherblom, the CEO is Kendalle Burlin O'Connell. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Millennium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical company. Its products include Ninlaro and Velcade. The company was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Director/Board Member | |
| BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Sales & Marketing Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| NOVARTIS AG | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America
 Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America provides pharmaceutical research and biotechnology services. It represents the country’s biopharmaceutical research companies, which are devoted to discovering and developing medicines that enable patients to live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered Washington, DC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
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 | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| SEAGEN INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
Genzyme Corp.
 Genzyme Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Genzyme Corp. engages in development and manufacture of specialty therapeutic, surgical and diagnostic product. It serves in the areas of rare genetic diseases, multiple sclerosis, cardiovascular diseases and endocrinology. The company was founded on June 8, 1981 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | Medical Specialties | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree 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 | General Counsel Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Yale University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
California Biomedical Innovation Alliance
 California Biomedical Innovation Alliance BiotechnologyHealth Technology California Biomedical Innovation Alliance provides biomedical advocacy and community services. The private company is based in South San Francisco, CA and has subsidiaries in United States. The CEO of the company is Sara Radcliffe. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| American University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| University of California, Berkeley | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
EMD Serono, Inc.
 EMD Serono, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology EMD Serono, Inc. operates as a biopharmaceutical firm. The firm develops recombinant prescription medicines. Its therapies include neurology and immunology, metabolic endocrinology, fertility, and oncology. The company was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Rockland, MA. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Public Communications Contact Corporate Officer/Principal Public Communications Contact | |
| ELI LILLY AND COMPANY | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer Chief Operating Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Biotechnology Institute
 The Biotechnology Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Biotechnology Institute is a non-profit organization, which engages in designing and managing programs about biotechnology research. Its programs include BioGENEius Challenges, leadership awards, and Adopt-A-School. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| MACROGENICS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chairman Founder Director/Board Member | |
| ALEXION PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| INFINITY PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Founder Chief Executive Officer | |
| BP PLC | Integrated Oil | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| MONSANTO | Wholesale Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Northeastern University
 Northeastern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| AFFYMAX, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
| University of Illinois | College/University | Doctorate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| SYROS PHARMACEUTICALS, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
California Life Sciences Association
 California Life Sciences Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services California Life Sciences Association (CLSA) is the largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization in California. The non-profit company is based in South San Francisco, CA, and has offices in other locations as well. The company works closely with industry, government, academia, and others to shape public policy, improve access to innovative technologies, and grow California's life sciences economy. CLSA serves biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostics companies, research universities and institutes, investors, and service providers throughout the state. Mike Guerra has been the CEO of the company since 2019. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
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 | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Ernst & Young LLP
 Ernst & Young LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Ernst & Young LLP engages in the provision of accounting, assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services. It specializes in the actuarial, analytics and big data, cyber security, accounting compliance and reporting, center for board matters, international financial reporting standards, country tax advisory, global trade, tax accounting, and climate change and sustainability. The company was founded in 1989 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member | |
| The Johns Hopkins University | College/University | Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
| The University of Chicago | College/University | Doctorate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
| University of Michigan | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Massachusetts | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree | |
Goodwin Procter LLP
 Goodwin Procter LLP Investment ManagersFinance Goodwin Procter LLP is a law firm which provides advice to companies in public and private enterprises. It provides services to financial, life sciences, private equity, real estate, and technolgy industries. The company was founded in 1912 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Investment Managers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
The Sync Project, Inc.
 The Sync Project, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services The Sync Project, Inc. develops a platform to scientifically measure and harness music to improve health. The company was founded by Marko Ahtisaari, Ketki Karanam and Yadid Ayzenberg and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Packaged Software | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
CropLife International
 CropLife International Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services CropLife International operates as a marketing agency for agricultural innovations in crop protection and plant biotechnology. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. | Advertising/Marketing Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
 Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services ARM is a Washington, DC-based multi-stakeholder advocacy organization that promotes global initiatives necessary to facilitate access to life-giving advances in regenerative medicine. The organization promotes legislative, regulatory reimbursement, investment, technical, and other initiatives to accelerate the development of safe and effective regenerative medicine technologies. ARM also works to increase public understand- ing of the field and its potential to transform human healthcare. Prior to the formation of ARM in 2009, there was a need for more coordinated and cohesive advocacy representing the interests of the companies, research institutions, investors and patient groups that comprise the entire regenerative medicine community. Today ARM has more than 140 members and is the leading global advocacy organization in this field. | Medical/Nursing Services | Director/Board Member Chairman | |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| GILEAD SCIENCES, INC. | Biotechnology | Director/Board Member Sales & Marketing | |
University of Minnesota
 University of Minnesota Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Digi-Key Corp. distributes electronic components. It also distributes semiconductors, discrete, electromechanical parts. Its products include audio products, batteries, cable assemblies, capacitors, computer & video accessories, connectors, crystals & oscillators, discrete semiconductor products and many more. The company was founded by Ronald A. Stordahl in 1972 and is headquartered in Thief River Falls, MN. | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Doctorate Degree |
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| United States | 46 |
| Switzerland | 2 |
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Denmark | 2 |
| Germany | 2 |
Sectoral
| Health Technology | 22 |
| Consumer Services | 15 |
| Commercial Services | 7 |
| Finance | 3 |
| Health Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 741 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 266 |
| Chairman | 171 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 150 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 137 |
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| Patrick Marie Thomas | 91 |
| Jonathan Leff | 45 |
| Jeffrey Leiden | 43 |
| Robert More | 42 |
| John Maraganore | 38 |
| Ted Love | 31 |
| Steven Holtzman | 28 |
| Jonathan MacQuitty | 27 |
| Vaughn M. Kailian | 27 |
| David Pyott | 27 |
| James Sapirstein | 26 |
| Patrick Zenner | 24 |
| James Collins | 23 |
| Grace Colón | 22 |
| Daphne Zohar | 22 |
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