Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 16, 2001

Kevin O’kane – Lexent Inc (lxnt)

KEVIN M. O'KANE, Vice Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Lexent, Inc., has approximately 15 years' experience in the telecommunications industry and has been with Lexent since its inception. In April 2001, he was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer, expanding his role as Vice Chairman and Chief Operating Officer. He also serves as Assistant Treasurer of the company. Prior to the company's founding, Mr. O'Kane held various positions in the predecessor company, most recently as its Vice President, since joining his family's business in 1976. Mr. O'Kane holds a BS in Accounting from Boston College. Profile
TWST: May we begin with a historical sketch of Lexent and an overview of

the company?

Mr. O'Kane: Lexent is a national service provider focused on supporting

companies in local metropolitan