William Parfet
Director/Board Member at Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC
Profile
William U.
Parfet was the founder of MPI Research, Inc. founded in 1995 where he held the title of Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2015.
He currently holds director positions at Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC, Upkara, Inc., and Emit Imaging, Inc. Mr. Parfet's former positions include President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. from 1993 to 1996, Vice Chairman at The Upjohn Co. from 1973 to 2003, and Lead Independent Director at Stryker Corp.
from 1993 to 2016.
He also held director positions at CMS Energy Corp., Consumers Energy Co., Taubman Centers, Inc., PAREXEL International Corp., Monsanto Co., Southwest Michigan First Corp., Southwest Michigan.
First (Venture Capital), Invicro LLC, Financial Accounting Foundation, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and was a member of the Emerging Issues Task Force.
Mr. Parfet received his undergraduate degree from Lake Forest College in 1970 and his MBA degree from the University of Michigan in 1972.
William Parfet active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC
 Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC operates as a drug discovery and development company. It develops novel therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases associated with age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded by Jerry Colca and Rolf Kletzien in 2006 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-24 |
Upkara, Inc.
 Upkara, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Upkara, Inc. engages in biotechnical research services. The company is headquartered in Novi, MI. | Director/Board Member | - |
Emit Imaging, INC.
 Emit Imaging, INC. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Emit Imaging, INC. specializes in high-resolution molecular imaging for researchers studying biodistribution, developing genetic models, and using molecular probes. The company is based in Baltimore, MD. The company's platform, Xerra, provides an all-inclusive solution for quantitative 3D fluorescence imaging. Emit Imaging's cryo-fluorescence tomography (CFT) technique allows for the high-resolution visualization of cell clusters, isolated organs, and whole animals. Emit Imaging was founded in 2018, and the CEO is Matt Silva. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of William Parfet
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| PURIFLOH LIMITED | Chairman | 2020-09-17 |
| STRYKER CORPORATION | Chairman | 2014-07-21 |
| MONSANTO | Director/Board Member | 2016-08-30 |
MPI Research, Inc.
 MPI Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MPI Research, Inc. provides preclinical research and development services. It offers drug safety, discovery sciences, bio-analytical and analytical solutions, surgical services, medical device evaluation, and specialty services. The company was founded by William U. Parfet in 1995 and is headquartered in Mattawan, MI. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-12-31 |
| PAREXEL INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 2006-04-30 |
Training of William Parfet
| Lake Forest College | Undergraduate Degree |
| University of Michigan | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 5 |
|---|---|
| CONSUMERS ENERGY COMPANY | Utilities |
| CMS ENERGY CORPORATION | Utilities |
| STRYKER CORPORATION | Health Technology |
| THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC | Health Technology |
| PURIFLOH LIMITED | Industrial Services |
| Private companies | 15 |
|---|---|
Monsanto Co.
 Monsanto Co. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Monsanto Co. engages in the provision of agricultural products to farmers. It provides other seed companies with genetic material and biotechnology traits for their seed brands. The company was founded by John F. Queeny in 1901 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO. | Distribution Services |
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC operates as a drug discovery and development company. It develops novel therapeutics to treat metabolic diseases associated with age-related mitochondrial dysfunction, especially insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes. The company was founded by Jerry Colca and Rolf Kletzien in 2006 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Health Technology |
MPI Research, Inc.
MPI Research, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services MPI Research, Inc. provides preclinical research and development services. It offers drug safety, discovery sciences, bio-analytical and analytical solutions, surgical services, medical device evaluation, and specialty services. The company was founded by William U. Parfet in 1995 and is headquartered in Mattawan, MI. | Commercial Services |
Taubman Centers, Inc.
 Taubman Centers, Inc. Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Taubman Centers, Inc. operates as a real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the ownership, leasing, acquisition, disposition, development, expansion, and management of regional shopping centers. The company was founded by A. Alfred Taubman in 1950 and is headquartered in Bloomfield Hills, MI. | Finance |
| The Upjohn Co. | Health Technology |
Southwest Michigan First (Venture Capital)
 Southwest Michigan First (Venture Capital) Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 2000, Southwest Michigan First is a privately-funded, non-profit corporation and venture capital investor located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. They are a subsidiary of the Southwest Michigan First Corp. and are affiliated with the Southwest Michigan First Life Science Fund which was formed in 2004. | Finance |
Financial Accounting Foundation
 Financial Accounting Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Financial Accounting Foundation is a non-profit organization that administers, finances, and appoints financial and governmental accounting standards boards. The non-profit company is based in Norwalk, CT. | Miscellaneous |
| The Financial Executives Institute | |
PAREXEL International Corp.
 PAREXEL International Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services PAREXEL International Corp. provides biopharmaceutical services. It offers clinical research and logistics, medical communications, consulting, commercialization and advanced technology products and services for pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Newton, MA. | Commercial Services |
Michigan Department of Natural Resources
 Michigan Department of Natural Resources General GovernmentGovernment Michigan Department of Natural Resources engages in the conservation, protection, management, use, and enjoyment of state’s natural and cultural resources for current and future generations. The company is headquartered in Southfield, MI. | Government |
| Emerging Issues Task Force | |
Invicro LLC
 Invicro LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Invicro LLC provides imaging service solutions and analysis software for drug discovery and development. Its solutions include clinical and non-clinical imaging, analytics, data management, histology and tissue imaging and radio and medicinal chemistry. The company was founded by Jack W. Hoppin, Janna Murgia and Christian Lackas in 2008 and is headquartered in Boston, MA. | Health Services |
Southwest Michigan First Corp.
 Southwest Michigan First Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Southwest Michigan First Corp. offers economic development, venture capitalism, recruitment, life science, manufacturing, back office, commercial real estate, talent management and leadership development and community capitalism. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI. | Commercial Services |
Upkara, Inc.
Upkara, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Upkara, Inc. engages in biotechnical research services. The company is headquartered in Novi, MI. | Health Technology |
Emit Imaging, INC.
Emit Imaging, INC. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Emit Imaging, INC. specializes in high-resolution molecular imaging for researchers studying biodistribution, developing genetic models, and using molecular probes. The company is based in Baltimore, MD. The company's platform, Xerra, provides an all-inclusive solution for quantitative 3D fluorescence imaging. Emit Imaging's cryo-fluorescence tomography (CFT) technique allows for the high-resolution visualization of cell clusters, isolated organs, and whole animals. Emit Imaging was founded in 2018, and the CEO is Matt Silva. | Health Technology |
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