Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> October 17, 2003
Dr. ASHRAF HANNA, is the Director of Strategic Planning at Tanox, Inc.,
where he spearheads the development and assessment of the company's
corporate strategy. These responsibilities include growth and expansion
planning and investment for infrastructure such as manufacturing and
facilities. He also manages relations with investment and banking
communities for Tanox. Previously, Dr. Hanna served as Engagement
Manager at McKinsey & Company. While at McKinsey, Dr. Hanna consulted
with Fortune 500 companies in areas of strategy development, new product
development, mergers/acquisitions, business unit portfolio growth and
international growth. Before that, Dr. Hanna worked as a research
associate at Harvard Business School where he contributed a case study
on the evolution of computer architecture and its effects on market
competition and business strategy. Dr. Hanna obtained his Doctorate in
Physics from Harvard University and attended Harvard Business School. He
also obtained a Medical degree from the University of Massachusetts. Profile
TWST: May we start out with a quick overview of Tanox, how you see thecompany today?
Dr. Hanna: I think Tanox today really has a solid foundation and is
poised to grow -- the foundation being