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Kelvin H.
Taketa was the founder of The Nature Conservancy, Inc. (1989) and served as Executive Director-Asia Pacific Region.
Mr. Taketa is also the founder of Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc. Mr. Taketa is currently Chairman at Feeding America, Director at Civic Ventures LLC, Director at The Center for Effective Philanthropy since 2018, Director at Stupski Foundation since 2011, and Director at Elemental Excelerator, Inc. since 2018.
Former positions include Chief Executive Officer at Hawaii Community Foundation (2015-2017), Independent Director at Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. (1993-2019), Director at Grove Farm Co., Inc., Treasurer & Director at Independent Sector (2013), and Director & Managing Partner at Sunrise Capital, Inc. (2005-2009).
Education includes an undergraduate degree from The Colorado College and a graduate degree from the University of California, Berkeley.
Kelvin Taketa active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Civic Ventures LLC
Civic Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Social Services | Director/Board Member | - |
Stupski Foundation
Stupski Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Director/Board Member | 04/03/2011 |
Feeding America
Feeding America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates non-profit hunger relief organization | Chairman | - |
Elemental Excelerator, Inc.
Elemental Excelerator, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Director/Board Member | 01/04/2018 |
The Center for Effective Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and data-driven advisory services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2018 |
Former positions of Kelvin Taketa
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| HAWAIIAN ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 07/05/2019 |
Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charitable services | Chief Executive Officer | 01/07/2017 |
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc.
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marine biotechnology services | Founder | 29/04/2010 |
Sunrise Capital, Inc.
Sunrise Capital, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates Aquaculture related facilities | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2009 |
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 16 |
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Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc.
Hawaiian Electric Co., Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides electric utility, installation and payment services | Utilities |
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc.
Hawaiian Electric Industries, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries engages in generation and distribution of electricity & renewable energy and provides bank services | Utilities |
Feeding America
Feeding America Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Operates non-profit hunger relief organization | Health Services |
The Colorado College
The Colorado College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc.
Kona Bay Marine Resources, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides marine biotechnology services | Commercial Services |
Hawaii Community Foundation
Hawaii Community Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides charitable services | Commercial Services |
Grove Farm Co., Inc.
Grove Farm Co., Inc. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Provides property management services | Finance |
Civic Ventures LLC
Civic Ventures LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Social Services | Commercial Services |
The Nature Conservancy, Inc.
The Nature Conservancy, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides wildlife protection programs | Commercial Services |
The Center for Effective Philanthropy
The Center for Effective Philanthropy Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides research and data-driven advisory services | Commercial Services |
Independent Sector
Independent Sector Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides social advocacy services | Commercial Services |
Sunrise Capital, Inc.
Sunrise Capital, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates Aquaculture related facilities | Commercial Services |
Stupski Foundation
Stupski Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
Hawaii Leadership Forum
Hawaii Leadership Forum Hawaii Leadership Forum is a nonprofit organization focused on developing and inspiring leaders to create positive, lasting change in Hawai‘i. The private company is based in Honolulu, HI. Its key initiatives include the Omidyar Fellows program, which brings together diverse leaders statewide to build skills and networks for addressing complex local issues, and the Leaders Lab, an immersive platform promoting collective learning and values like kuleana and community across multiple islands. The forum also collaborates with Smallify to offer coaching and capacity-building that enhance community-centered innovation and impact. | |
Elemental Excelerator, Inc.
Elemental Excelerator, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Functions as an alternative investment manager | Finance |
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