MERRITT M. LUTZ

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Tech Score: 57/100

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Software Technology Evidence

4 mention(s) identify MERRITT M. LUTZ as having software/technology expertise.

Company Filing Date Evidence Reason
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC 2001-04-30 He joined Morgan Stanley in 1994 as a Managing Director in charge of the Application Products Group with responsibility for the development and maintenance of all the Firm's strategic worldwide software-based technology initiatives. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Lutz was President of Candle Corporation, one of the world's largest privately held software companies. Has extensive experience in software industry, including being President of a software company and managing software products business; also involved in software-based technology initiatives.
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC 2003-04-28 Chairman of Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Mr. Lutz manages the strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz also sits on the boards of three privately held software companies: Algorithmics, Business Engine, and SPSS Inc. Mr. Lutz manages strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. He was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software, and sits on boards of software companies.
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC 2005-04-28 Merritt M. Lutz 62 Chairman of Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Mr. Lutz manages the strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz also sits on the boards of three privately held software companies: Algorithmics, Business Engine, and SPSS Inc. He is a former director of the Information Technology Association of America and the NASD Industry Advisory Committee. He holds a bachelors and masters degree from Michigan State University. Mr. Lutz was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software, and sits on the boards of three privately held software companies. This indicates significant software-related technical background.
INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC 2007-08-10 Vice Chairman of MSIT Holdings, Inc. and Advisory Director at Morgan Stanley. Mr. Lutz manages the strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Information Technology. Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz serves on the board of one other public company, SPSS Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSS), and two privately held software companies: ThruPoint and Sendmail, Inc. He is a former director of the Information Technology Association of America and the NASD Industry Advisory Committee. He holds a bachelors and masters degree from Michigan State University. Has extensive experience in software companies, including being President of Candle Corporation, a systems software supplier, and serves on boards of software companies; holds bachelor's and master's degrees and has direct software industry experience.

INTERLINK ELECTRONICS INC

Filing Date Source Excerpt
2001-04-30 He joined Morgan Stanley in 1994 as a Managing Director in charge of the Application Products Group with responsibility for the development and maintenance of all the Firm's strategic worldwide software-based technology initiatives. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Lutz was President of Candle Corporation, one of the world's largest privately held software companies.
2002-04-22 Previously, he was President of Candle Corporations, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz also sits on the boards of four privately held software companies: Algorithmics, Business Engine, ThruPoint and Beacon International.
2003-04-28 Chairman of Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Mr. Lutz manages the strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz also sits on the boards of three privately held software companies: Algorithmics, Business Engine, and SPSS Inc.
2004-04-29 Merritt M. Lutz 61 Chairman of Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc.... Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software... He holds a bachelors and masters degree from Michigan State University.
2005-04-28 Merritt M. Lutz 62 Chairman of Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Mr. Lutz manages the strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Technology Holdings, Inc. Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz also sits on the boards of three privately held software companies: Algorithmics, Business Engine, and SPSS Inc. He is a former director of the Information Technology Association of America and the NASD Industry Advisory Committee. He holds a bachelors and masters degree from Michigan State University.
2006-05-16 Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993.
2007-08-10 Vice Chairman of MSIT Holdings, Inc. and Advisory Director at Morgan Stanley. Mr. Lutz manages the strategic technology investments and partnerships for Morgan Stanley Information Technology. Previously, he was President of Candle Corporation, a worldwide supplier of systems software from 1989 to November 1993. Mr. Lutz serves on the board of one other public company, SPSS Inc. (NASDAQ: SPSS), and two privately held software companies: ThruPoint and Sendmail, Inc. He is a former director of the Information Technology Association of America and the NASD Industry Advisory Committee. He holds a bachelors and masters degree from Michigan State University.

Data sourced from SEC filings. Last updated: 2025-07-16