Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> April 26, 1999

Thomas L. Horgan – Maxwell Technologies Inc (mxwl)

THOMAS L. HORGAN became the interim CEO of Maxwell Technologies, Inc., in November 1998. The experience that he brought to the team was vital to the reshaping of the company's business operations. Mr. Horgan joined Maxwell as Vice President of Business Development in May 1996, and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1997. Before joining Maxwell, Mr. Horgan held a series of Senior positions in the computer industry, most recently with Connor Peripherals, where he was part of a management team that restructured the company in preparation for a successful merger. Mr. Horgan received a Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering and a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the University College of Dublin, Ireland. He and his wife, Lolai, reside with their daughter, Sinead, in La Jolla, California. Profile
TWST: Could you begin with a summary of the company?

Mr. Horgan: You could call Maxwell Technologies a 34-year-old start up.

It's a company that's been around for a long time that until