Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> June 11, 2001

Jeffrey Peterson – Central European Distribution (cedc)

JEFFREY PETERSON has served as Vice Chairman, Executive Vice President and Director of Central European Distribution Corporation since its inception. Mr. Peterson was a co-founder of Carey Agri in 1990, and is a member of the management board of that entity. Prior thereto, Mr. Peterson contracted with African, Middle Eastern, South American and Asian governments and companies for the supply of American agricultural exports and selected agribusiness products, such as livestock, feed supplements and veterinary supplies. Mr. Peterson has worked with international banks and United States government entities to facilitate support for exports from the United States. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and

an overview?

Mr. Peterson: The company was formed in 1990 in Poland. The company is

the largest importer and distributor