Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> September 21, 2009

Ora, Inc. – Stuart Abelson

Stuart Abelson is President and CEO of Ora, Inc., a leading independent ophthalmic drug and device development firm. He has been a Director since 1995 and served as the company's Chairman from 1997 until his appointment as President in 2007. Prior to joining Ora in an operating capacity, Mr. Abelson served in various positions at Amphenol Corporation, including Director of Technical Business Development. From 1999 through 2005, he served as General Manager of Amphenol's fiber optic product division. Mr. Abelson graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude with a B.S. degree in neuroscience from Bates College. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Mr. Abelson is a Trustee of Bates College and of the Chicago Zoological Society, and he serves on the Alumni Council of the Kellogg School of Management.. Profile
TWST: Would you give me a brief history of your company and what your focus is

on now?

Mr. Abelson: Ora was founded by my father, Dr. Mark Abelson, over 30 years ago.

The company was built