Kent E. Helfrich
President at General Motors Ventures
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Kent E.
Helfrich is currently serving as a Board Member at Michigan Venture Capital Association, President at General Motors Ventures, Advisory Board Member at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, and Board Member at SES Foam LLC.
He previously served as an Independent Director at SES AI Corp., Chief Technology Officer & Vice President at Flex Ltd., CTO and Vice President-Global Research & Development at General Motors Co., Technical Training Business Centre Manager at Ascent Technologies, Inc., and Vice President & Chief Technical Officer at Flex Corp.
Helfrich completed his undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and earned an MBA from The Fuqua School of Business.
Kent E. Helfrich active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
General Motors Ventures
 General Motors Ventures Investment ManagersFinance General Motors Ventures (GM Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Warren, Michigan. | President | 01/08/2021 |
| Ohio State University Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship | Consultant / Advisor | 01/01/2017 |
| University of Michigan College of Engineering | Consultant / Advisor | 01/11/2021 |
Michigan Venture Capital Association
 Michigan Venture Capital Association Investment ManagersFinance Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2021 |
SES Foam LLC
 SES Foam LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries SES Foam LLC manufactures spray polyurethane foam. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Director/Board Member | 01/11/2021 |
Former positions of Kent E. Helfrich
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SES AI CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 31/10/2023 |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/10/2023 |
Flex Corp. /Kr/
 Flex Corp. /Kr/ Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Flex Corp. is a South Korean company that operates a human resource management platform. The platform is designed to connect people and teams, facilitating communication and collaboration within organizations. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/10/2016 |
| FLEX LTD. | Chief Tech/Sci/R&D Officer | 01/01/2016 |
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Training of Kent E. Helfrich
| The Ohio State University | Undergraduate Degree |
| The Fuqua School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 3 |
|---|---|
| FLEX LTD. | Electronic Technology |
| GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY | Consumer Durables |
| SES AI CORPORATION | Producer Manufacturing |
| Private companies | 6 |
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Michigan Venture Capital Association
Michigan Venture Capital Association Investment ManagersFinance Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI. | Finance |
General Motors Ventures
General Motors Ventures Investment ManagersFinance General Motors Ventures (GM Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2010. The firm is headquartered in Warren, Michigan. | Finance |
Ascent Technologies, Inc.
 Ascent Technologies, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ascent Technologies, Inc. engages in providing financial regulatory compliance services. It offers change management and obligations management solutions. The company was founded by Shreyas B. Gosalia, Aaron Droba, and Brian T. Clark in 2015 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Technology Services |
SES Foam LLC
SES Foam LLC Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries SES Foam LLC manufactures spray polyurethane foam. The company was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Houston, TX. | Process Industries |
Flex Corp. /Kr/
Flex Corp. /Kr/ Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Flex Corp. is a South Korean company that operates a human resource management platform. The platform is designed to connect people and teams, facilitating communication and collaboration within organizations. | Technology Services |
| Ohio State University Center For Innovation & Entrepreneurship |
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