W. DENMAN VAN NESS - Corporate Board Profile

XOMA Royalty Corp

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2010-06-09	W. Denman Van Ness Lead Independent Director 67 The Audit Committee is primarily responsible for approving the services performed by the Companys independent registered public accounting firm and reviewing the Companys accounting practices and systems of internal accounting controls. In 2009, this committee held 7 meetings and consisted of Messrs. Van Ness, Varian and Zenner and, for 1 meeting only, Mr. Bowes. Given that Mr. Zenner is not standing for re-election as a director, it is anticipated that the Board will appoint Messrs. Bowes, Van Ness and Varian (Chairman) to the Audit Committee immediately following the 2010 annual general meeting of shareholders. Each member of the Audit Committee is independent as defined in the listing standards of NASDAQ. The Board has determined that Mr. Varian is an audit committee financial expert as defined by the rules of the SEC. The Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee, a copy of which is available on the Companys website at www.xoma.com. The Compensation Committee is responsible for recommending and reviewing the compensation, including options and perquisites, of the Companys officers and other employees. The Compensation Committee, currently consisting of Messrs. Bowes and Van Ness and Dr. Fisher, held 3 meetings during 2009. The Nominating & Governance Committee assists the Board by identifying individuals qualified to become Board members, recommends to the Board the director nominees for the next annual general meeting of shareholders, recommends to the Board the director nominees for each committee and develops, recommends to the Board and oversees the governance principles applicable to the Company. The Nominating & Governance Committee, currently consisting of Messrs. Bowes (Chairman), Hutt and Van Ness, held 1 meeting during 2009.
2011-04-20	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm. ... The Compensation Committee, currently consisting of Messrs. Bowes, Van Ness, Walbert and Wyszomierski... The Nominating & Governance Committee, currently consisting of Messrs. Bowes (Chairman), Hutt, Van Ness and Walbert... The Audit Committee is primarily responsible for approving the services performed by the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and reviewing the Company’s accounting practices and systems of internal accounting controls. In 2010, this committee held eight meetings and consisted of Messrs. Van Ness, Varian (Chairman) and Wyszomierski.
2012-04-11	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. ... The Compensation Committee, currently consisting of Messrs. Bowes (Chairman), Van Ness, Walbert and Wyszomierski ... The Nominating & Governance Committee, currently consisting of Messrs. Bowes (Chairman), Hutt, Van Ness and Walbert ... In 2011, prior to Mr. Varian’s appointment as Interim Chief Executive Officer on August 31, 2011, this committee held five meetings and consisted of Messrs. Van Ness, Varian (Chairman) and Wyszomierski. ... The table below sets forth the 2011 compensation for members of the Board who were non-employee directors at any time during 2011. ... W. Denman Van Ness total compensation $191,047.
2013-04-11	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm.
2014-04-11	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm.
2015-04-10	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm.
2016-04-08	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm.
2016-09-12	W. Denman Van Ness is listed as a director with beneficial ownership in the proxy statement on pages 13-14.
2017-04-05	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm. From April of 1996 through October of 1999, he was a Managing Director of CIBC Capital Partners, an international merchant banking organization. From 1986 to 1996, Mr. Van Ness was a General Partner of Olympic Venture Partners II and Rainier Venture Partners, venture capital funds, and from 1977 until 1985, he was a General Partner of the venture capital group at Hambrecht & Quist, the manager of several venture capital funds. Mr. Van Ness earned his B.A. in American History and Literature from Williams College and holds an MBA degree from Harvard University. Mr. Van Ness brings to the Board an extensive understanding of corporate development and a background in assessing a wide range of corporate funding sources and partnering opportunities. His leadership skills, including past service on the boards of other companies, contribute to his role as Chairman of the Board.
2018-04-03	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm. From April of 1996 through October of 1999, he was a Managing Director of CIBC Capital Partners, an international merchant banking organization. From 1986 to 1996, Mr. Van Ness was a General Partner of Olympic Venture Partners II and Rainier Venture Partners, venture capital funds, and from 1977 until 1985, he was a General Partner of the venture capital group at Hambrecht & Quist, the manager of several venture capital funds. Mr. Van Ness earned his B.A. in American History and Literature from Williams College and holds an MBA degree from Harvard University. Mr. Van Ness brings to the Board an extensive understanding of corporate development and a background in assessing a wide range of corporate funding sources and partnering opportunities. His leadership skills, including past service on the boards of other companies, contribute to his role as Chairman of the Board. The table below sets forth the 2017 compensation for members of the Board at any time during 2017. Mr. Neal (current CEO) is not listed in this table because he received no additional compensation for services as a member of the Board. W. Denman Van Ness Fees Earned or Paid in Cash ($) 0 Stock Awards($) 101,000 Option Awards($) 78,749 Total 179,749
2019-04-05	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm. From April of 1996 through October of 1999, he was a Managing Director of CIBC Capital Partners, an international merchant banking organization. From 1986 to 1996, Mr. Van Ness was a General Partner of Olympic Venture Partners II and Rainier Venture Partners, venture capital funds, and from 1977 until 1985, he was a General Partner of the venture capital group at Hambrecht & Quist, the manager of several venture capital funds. Mr. Van Ness earned his B.A. in American History and Literature from Williams College and holds an MBA degree from Harvard University. Mr. Van Ness brings to the Board an extensive understanding of corporate development and a background in assessing a wide range of corporate funding sources and partnering opportunities. His leadership skills, including past service on the boards of other companies, contribute to his role as Chairman of the Board.
2020-04-09	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm. From April of 1996 through October of 1999, he was a Managing Director of CIBC Capital Partners, an international merchant banking organization. From 1986 to 1996, Mr. Van Ness was a General Partner of Olympic Venture Partners II and Rainier Venture Partners, venture capital funds, and from 1977 until 1985, he was a General Partner of the venture capital group at Hambrecht & Quist, the manager of several venture capital funds. Mr. Van Ness earned his B.A. in American History and Literature from Williams College and holds an MBA degree from Harvard University. Mr. Van Ness brings to the Board an extensive understanding of corporate development and a background in assessing a wide range of corporate funding sources and partnering opportunities. His leadership skills, including past service on the boards of other companies, contribute to his role as Chairman of the Board.
2021-04-08	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October of 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008 and Chairman of the Board in August of 2011. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm. From April of 1996 through October of 1999, he was a Managing Director of CIBC Capital Partners, an international merchant banking organization. From 1986 to 1996, Mr. Van Ness was a General Partner of Olympic Venture Partners II and Rainier Venture Partners, venture capital funds, and from 1977 until 1985, he was a General Partner of the venture capital group at Hambrecht & Quist, the manager of several venture capital funds. Mr. Van Ness earned his B.A. in American History and Literature from Williams College and holds an MBA degree from Harvard University. Mr. Van Ness brings to the Board an extensive understanding of corporate development and a background in assessing a wide range of corporate funding sources and partnering opportunities. His leadership skills, including past service on the boards of other companies, contribute to his role as Chairman of the Board.
2022-04-07	W. Denman Van Ness has been a director since October 1981 and was appointed Lead Independent Director in January of 2008. He served as Board Chair from August 2011 until December 2021. He is Chairman of Hidden Hill Advisors, a venture capital consulting firm.