Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> April 14, 2002
THOMAS D. WELDON is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Novoste
Corporation. Mr. Weldon co-founded the company and has served as a
Director since its capitalization in May 1992. In June 1998, Mr. Weldon
became Chairman of the company. Mr. Weldon served as Chief Executive
Officer of Novoste Corporation from May 1992 through March 1999, and re-
assumed this role in January 2002. In April 1999, he co-founded The
Innovation Factory, a medical device venture, where he currently serves
as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Weldon co-founded and was
President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Novoste Puerto Rico
Inc., a manufacturer of disposable cardiovascular medical devices, from
1987 to May 1992, prior to its sale. Previous responsibilities included
management positions at Arthur Young & Company and Key Pharmaceuticals.
Mr. Weldon received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue
University and an MBA in Operations and Systems Management from Indiana
University. Profile
Corporation and an overview of what you are doing at the present time?
Mr. Weldon: Novoste was the pioneer in developing the use
