Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> October 17, 2003

Ashraf Hanna – Tanox Inc (tnox)

Dr. ASHRAF HANNA, is the Director of Strategic Planning at Tanox, Inc., where he spearheads the development and assessment of the company's corporate strategy. These responsibilities include growth and expansion planning and investment for infrastructure such as manufacturing and facilities. He also manages relations with investment and banking communities for Tanox. Previously, Dr. Hanna served as Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company. While at McKinsey, Dr. Hanna consulted with Fortune 500 companies in areas of strategy development, new product development, mergers/acquisitions, business unit portfolio growth and international growth. Before that, Dr. Hanna worked as a research associate at Harvard Business School where he contributed a case study on the evolution of computer architecture and its effects on market competition and business strategy. Dr. Hanna obtained his Doctorate in Physics from Harvard University and attended Harvard Business School. He also obtained a Medical degree from the University of Massachusetts. Profile
TWST: May we start out with a quick overview of Tanox, how you see the

company today?

Dr. Hanna: I think Tanox today really has a solid foundation and is

poised to grow -- the foundation being