Michael Ward
General Counsel at Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity)
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Michael V.
Ward is currently the General Counsel at Benevolent Capital Partners LLC and Fortuitous Partners LLC.
He previously served as the President, CEO & Head-Media Relations at Æterna Zentaris, Inc. and as Vice President-Corporate Development at Cencora, Inc. He also held various legal positions at Targus Group International, Inc., Arter & Hadden, ACCO Brands Corp., Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Outside GC LLC.
Additionally, he was a Board Member at Damon Motors, Inc. Dr. Ward received his undergraduate degree from Albion College and his graduate degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
Michael Ward active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity)
 Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity) (Benevolent Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Brett M. Johnson and Grant D. Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. | General Counsel | 31/12/2006 |
| Fortuitous Partners LLC | General Counsel | 30/09/2020 |
Former positions of Michael Ward
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Damon Motors, Inc.
 Damon Motors, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Damon Motors, Inc. develops security warning systems for motorcycles. The company was founded by Dominique Kwong and Jay Giraud in 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Director/Board Member | 31/05/2022 |
| AETERNA ZENTARIS INC. | Chief Executive Officer | 03/10/2019 |
AEterna Zentaris GmbH
 AEterna Zentaris GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AEterna Zentaris GmbH engages in biopharmaceutical research. It specializes in the fields of oncology and endocrinology. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Chief Executive Officer | 31/05/2018 |
Outside GC LLC
 Outside GC LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Outside GC LLC provides in-house legal counsel. It offers a unique alternative to a traditional law firm or in-house career. The firm is comprised of business lawyers that provide part-time services and de facto general counsel for companies and supplement in-house legal teams. The company was founded by Jonathan P. Levitt and Bill Stone in 2002 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 31/08/2017 |
| SAGENT PHARMACEUTICALS INC | Compliance Officer | 30/09/2016 |
Training of Michael Ward
| Case Western Reserve University School of Law | Graduate Degree |
| Albion College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| AETERNA ZENTARIS INC. | Health Technology |
| ACCO BRANDS CORPORATION | Producer Manufacturing |
| CENCORA, INC. | Distribution Services |
| Private companies | 10 |
|---|---|
Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
 Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Inc. engages in the developing, manufacturing, and marketing of medical products. It offers injectable products such as amikacin sulfate, ampicillin and sulbactam, cefazolin, piperacillin and tazobactam, and vancomycin hydrochloride. The company was founded by Jeffrey M. Yordon in 2006 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, IL. | Health Technology |
Outside GC LLC
Outside GC LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Outside GC LLC provides in-house legal counsel. It offers a unique alternative to a traditional law firm or in-house career. The firm is comprised of business lawyers that provide part-time services and de facto general counsel for companies and supplement in-house legal teams. The company was founded by Jonathan P. Levitt and Bill Stone in 2002 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Commercial Services |
AEterna Zentaris GmbH
AEterna Zentaris GmbH Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services AEterna Zentaris GmbH engages in biopharmaceutical research. It specializes in the fields of oncology and endocrinology. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany. | Commercial Services |
CDK Global, Inc.
 CDK Global, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services CDK Global, Inc. engages in the provision of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries. The firm focuses on providing a suite of subscription-based software and technology solutions for automotive retailers in North America. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, IL. | Technology Services |
Targus Group International, Inc.
 Targus Group International, Inc. Consumer SundriesConsumer Non-Durables Targus Group International, Inc. supplies mobile computing cases and accessories for mobile lifestyle. Its products include bags and tablet and laptop cases. The firm also offers accessories such as chargers, cooling, ducking stations, keyboards, locks, mice, presenters, privacy screens, screen protectors, stylus, and tablet accessories. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Anaheim, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Arter & Hadden | Commercial Services |
| K&R Law Group LLP | |
Damon Motors, Inc.
Damon Motors, Inc. Motor VehiclesConsumer Durables Damon Motors, Inc. develops security warning systems for motorcycles. The company was founded by Dominique Kwong and Jay Giraud in 2017 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. | Consumer Durables |
Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity)
Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity) Investment ManagersFinance Benevolent Capital Partners LLC (Private Equity) (Benevolent Capital) is a private equity and venture capital firm founded in 2005 by Brett M. Johnson and Grant D. Johnson. The firm is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. | Finance |
| Fortuitous Partners LLC |
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