Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> December 14, 1998
LOUIS J. LAVIGNE, JR., was named Executive Vice President in March of
1997. He joined Genentech, Inc. in July 1982 and was named controller in
1983 and, as such, built Genentech's operating financial functions. In
1986, he was promoted to Vice President and assumed the CFO position in
September 1988. He was named Senior Vice President in July 1994. Lavigne
is a member of Genentech's Executive Committee and its Contributions
Committee. Lavigne is responsible for Genentech's corporate
communications, treasury, controller's, information systems, insurance,
investor relations, tax, planning, and purchasing functions. Prior to
joining Genentech, Lavigne held various financial management positions
with Pennwalt Corporation, a chemical and pharmaceutical company.
Lavigne earned a bachelor's of science degree in business administration
from Babson College in 1969 and a master's in business administration
from Temple University in 1976. He serves on the Board of Directors of
Xenova Group. Profile
Genentech?
Mr. Lavigne: We remain focused on the implementation of our strategy and
our commitment to our founding concept,
