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Brian Lian
Founder at
VIKING THERAPEUTICS, INC.
Net worth: 80 M $ as of 31/05/2026
Profile
Brian Lian is the founder of Viking Therapeutics, Inc., founded in 2012, holding the titles of President, Chief Executive Officer & Director.
Former jobs include Director at Apricus Biosciences, Inc., Managing Director at Truist Securities, Inc. from 2012 to 2013, Executive Director at CIBC World Markets, Inc. from 2006 to 2008, Managing Director at Global Hunter Securities LLC from 2011 to 2012, and Independent Director at Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. from 2019 to 2024.
Education history includes an MBA from Indiana University, graduate and doctorate degrees from the University of Michigan, and an undergraduate degree from Whitman College.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/03/2026 | 2,430,220 ( 2.09% ) | 80 M $ | 31/05/2026 |
Brian Lian active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VIKING THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Founder | 24/09/2012 |
Former positions of Brian Lian
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| SEELOS THERAPEUTICS, INC. | Director/Board Member | 16/10/2024 |
Truist Securities, Inc.
 Truist Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2013 |
Global Hunter Securities LLC
 Global Hunter Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2012 |
CIBC World Markets, Inc.
 CIBC World Markets, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2008 |
Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
 Apricus Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Designs, develops and commercialises therapeutic products | Director/Board Member | - |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 9 |
|---|---|
Apricus Biosciences, Inc.
Apricus Biosciences, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Designs, develops and commercialises therapeutic products | Health Technology |
Truist Securities, Inc.
Truist Securities, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
CIBC World Markets, Inc.
CIBC World Markets, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Indiana University
 Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of Michigan
 University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Whitman College
 Whitman College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Global Hunter Securities LLC
Global Hunter Securities LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides brokerage services | Finance |
Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
 Viking Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders | Health Technology |
Seelos Therapeutics, Inc.
 Seelos Therapeutics, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Develops therapies for neurological disorders and rare diseases using pipeline targeting CNS conditions | Health Technology |
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