Ryo Kubota
Chief Executive Officer at ACUCELA INC
Net worth: 5 M $ as of 31/03/2024
Profile
Ryo Kubota is the founder of Acucela, Inc., which was founded in 2002.
He is currently the Executive Chairman, President & CEO of Kubota Pharmaceutical Holdings Co. Ltd.
since 2015.
Additionally, he holds the position of Director at The National Bureau of Asian Research since 2014 and Director at Japan-America Society of the State of Washington since 2008.
Dr. Kubota is also a member of various organizations including The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology, American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc., The America-Japan Society, Inc., Japanese Ophthalmological Society, and The Keio Medical Society.
Dr. Kubota obtained a doctorate degree from Keio University.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2023 | 10,250,000 ( 18.22% ) | 5 M $ | 31/03/2024 |
Ryo Kubota active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| ACUCELA INC | Chief Executive Officer | 01/06/2002 |
| KUBOTA PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS CO., LTD. | Chief Executive Officer | 11/12/2015 |
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
 American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
 The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology operates an association focused on research in vision and ophthalmology. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Japanese Ophthalmological Society | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
| Japan-America Society of the State of Washington | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2008 |
| The Keio Medical Society | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
The National Bureau of Asian Research
 The National Bureau of Asian Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Bureau of Asian Research offers the Chinese Language Fellowship Program, which provides fellowships for American graduate students to undergo a year of intensive Chinese language training. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The program is open to PhD and current or recent MA students. | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2014 |
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
 The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan is a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Minato-ku, Japan. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
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Training of Ryo Kubota
| Keio University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 1 |
|---|---|
| KUBOTA PHARMACEUTICAL HOLDINGS CO., LTD. | Health Technology |
| Private companies | 9 |
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Acucela, Inc.
 Acucela, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Acucela, Inc. operates as a clinical-stage biotechnology company. It discovers and develops novel therapeutics to treat and show the progression of sight-threatening ophthalmic diseases. Its pipeline includes drug candidates and therapeutics for the treatment of age related macular degeneration, cataracts, presbyopia, diabetic retinopathy, retinitis igmentosa and Stargardt disease. The company was founded by Ryo Kubota in April 2002 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Health Technology |
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan
The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan is a Chamber of Commerce. The non-profit company is based in Minato-ku, Japan. | Commercial Services |
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology
The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Association for Research in Vision & Ophthalmology operates an association focused on research in vision and ophthalmology. The non-profit company is based in Rockville, MD. | Commercial Services |
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc.
American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services American Academy of Ophthalmology, Inc. is the world's largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. The non-profit company is based in San Francisco, CA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company advocates for patients and the public and set standards for ophthalmic education. The organization provides information about managing a practice, clinical pearls, and how to thrive in residency for young ophthalmologists. The company also offers an Outstanding Humanitarian Service Award and have committees that are essential to the establishment and implementation of the organization's mission and strategic goals. The Academy's website, EyeSmart, provides information on eye diseases, treatments, news, and tips for lifelong eye health. The company also has a faculty development program for their annual meeting and offer a program called Eyecelerator that advances eye care innovation by connecting creative entrepreneurs with mission-driven investors and access to markets. | Commercial Services |
The National Bureau of Asian Research
The National Bureau of Asian Research Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The National Bureau of Asian Research offers the Chinese Language Fellowship Program, which provides fellowships for American graduate students to undergo a year of intensive Chinese language training. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The program is open to PhD and current or recent MA students. | Commercial Services |
| Japan-America Society of the State of Washington | |
| The America-Japan Society, Inc. | |
| Japanese Ophthalmological Society | |
| The Keio Medical Society |
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