Technology >> CEO Interviews >> July 30, 2001
Anthony DeCristofaro, President and CEO of MGi Software Corp., has
piloted MGI from its inception in 1995 into a global company with market
and technical leadership in visual media software products and
infrastructure. He has built a successful business by understanding and
pushing the evolution of digital imaging. A key factor in Mr.
DeCristofaro's success at MGI has been his ability to forge powerful
alliances that expand the company's development, marketing and
distribution opportunities. MGI has entered into worldwide agreements
with some of the leading technology and consumer brands, including
Intel, Sony, Palm, Macromedia, NEC, Dell, IBM, and Sharp. In his role,
Mr. DeCristofaro was responsible for key acquisitions, including Live
Picture, a company co-founded by ex-Apple CEO, John Scully. Previously
as General Manager and Vice President of AST Canada, he grew the
subsidiary from $30 million in annual sales to over $350 million, in
just four years. He was also co-founding board member of Delrina
Corporation, a leading communications software developer that was sold
to Symantec. Mr. DeCristofaro holds an Advanced Business Administration
degree from York University. Profile
Mr. DeCristofaro: The company began in the digital photography area, and
created a product called PhotoSuite that, today, is number one in
digital
