Peter Kash Biography

Peter Kash is a prominent figure in finance and biopharmaceuticals, known for his expertise in private equity and extensive contributions to several companies in the industry. With a career spanning over 25 years, Peter has made major strides in raising capital and serving on the boards of various biotechnology companies. Having co-raised nearly $600 million in private equity financings for more than 20 biopharmaceutical firms, Peter has played a crucial role in driving the growth and success of these organizations. He currently holds the position of Vice Chairman at Javelin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Velcera Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Additionally, he is a co-founder and former Vice Chairman of Keryx Biopharmaceuticals, Inc. Throughout his career, Peter has been an integral part of Wall Street, with notable positions at Shearson Lehman Hutton and Paramount BioCapital, Inc. As Senior Managing Director at Paramount BioCapital from 1991 to 2004, he demonstrated his finance and strategic management prowess. Beyond his finance roles, Peter has also made meaningful contributions to academia. He served as an Associate Professor of Marketing at Polytechnic University. He held positions as an Adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship and International Venture Capital at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania from 1996 to 2000. He has been a Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Graduate School of Business at Nihon University in Tokyo and a Professor of Entrepreneurship at the Sy Syms School of Business. He is pursuing a Doctorate of Education at Azrieli Graduate School of Yeshiva University. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science in Management Science from SUNY Binghamton and his Master of Business Administration in Banking and International Finance from Pace University. He has also completed post-graduate studies at Harvard Business School, focusing on enhancing the effectiveness of the Not-For-Profit Board of Directors. Apart from his professional endeavors, Peter is deeply committed to philanthropy. He serves on the boards of Keren-Or, a charity dedicated to blind and multi-handicapped children, and Kids Kicking Cancer, a charity supporting terminally ill children. Through his work in both finance and charitable organizations, Peter Kash has significantly impacted the biopharmaceutical industry and the lives of those in need.

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