Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> September 30, 1999

John Brown – Peptide Therapeutics Group Plc (pte)

John Brown, aged 58, joined Allen in 1973 as Finance Director and Company Secretary. In 1977, he started the Speedy business with one depot in Wigan and has masterminded its expansion since then. He was appointed Managing Director of the Hire Services Division in 1996 and became Chief Executive in February 2001. Profile
TWST: Why don't we start by you giving us a brief overview and history

of your company.

Dr. Brown: The company was started in 1992, and went public in 1995. At

that time the focus was on