Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> December 10, 2001

Dennis Hanson – Steinway Musical Instruments (lvb)

DENNIS M. HANSON is Senior Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and General Counsel of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. He began his career in public accounting at Haskins and Sells in 1976. In 1980, he joined Computervision Corporation, where he held various financial positions including Vice President of Audit. Mr. Hanson joined Steinway in 1988 as Vice President, Finance and assumed duties as General Counsel in 1993. After the merger of The Selmer Company and Steinway & Sons in 1995, his duties were expanded to include the entire Steinway Musical Instruments operations. He received his BA degree in Economics and Accounting from Holy Cross and his JD from Suffolk University. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with an update on the company? What has gone on

over the past year that investors should focus on?

Mr. Hanson: One of the most significant things that has happened in