Technology >> CEO Interviews >> July 2, 2004

BOB LEWIS – EVANT

BOB LEWIS is CEO of Evant. Mr. Lewis has an extensive background in enterprise software that includes operational, sales, and marketing experience as well as a sound foundation in both enterprise resource planning record in building successful companies - from the initial start-up stages through maturity - Lewis is responsible for Evant's overall strategic vision and direction. Prior to joining Evant, Lewis was the chief executive officer for Converge, a leading business-to- business global trading exchange for electronic components, computer products and networking equipment. Prior to Converge, Lewis was managing director of operations for Internet Capital Group in London, where he was involved in the formation of Internet startup companies in Europe. Previously, he was Executive Vice President of Worldwide Operations at Baan Company, Europe's second largest software firm, and founder and CEO of Exigent Computer Group, a systems integration firm. Before Exigent, Lewis held several sales and sales management positions at IBM. Lewis is a graduate of Princeton University. He has completed graduate studies at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business, University of Chicago Divinity School and McCormick Seminary. Profile
TWST: Why don't you begin with a brief history and overview of Evant as

well as a picture of things as they are now?

Mr. Lewis: Evant is an enterprise applications company serving

retailers,