Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 2, 2001

Tony Affuso – Ugs (ugs)

TONY AFFUSO is the President and CEO of UGS. Preceding his appointment as UGS President and CEO, he was the Executive Vice President of R&D and Operations with responsibility for the software R&D, market investment, and operations of the company. Prior to joining UGS in 1991, Mr. Affuso was the EDS Division President of the C4 Program on the General Motors Account. The C4 Program was General Motors' corporate program to develop and install a worldwide CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM technology and information network. Before joining EDS in 1984, he was with Xerox Corporation for 12 years. As Manager of 'Advanced CAD/CAM Technology', Mr. Affuso planned and implemented a corporate-wide program that automated the engineering design and tooling process for Xerox's copier divisions. Mr. Affuso received his BS at Rochester Institute of Technology. Profile
TWST: Could we start by you giving us a brief overview of UGS?

Mr. Affuso: We have been in the CAD/CAM business since 1976. We were

acquired by EDS in 1991. EDS has allowed us to invest