Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> May 21, 2001
CRAIG KITCHEN joined Catalytica Energy Systems, Inc., in July 2000 and
currently serves as the company's Director, President, and CEO. Prior to
that, Mr. Kitchen was a Corporate Vice President at Triumph Group, a
manufacturer of major airframe, structural and aircraft engine
components, where he most recently directed business for the aerospace
companies. From October 1994 to July 1997, Mr. Kitchen was a Partner and
Manager of Business Operations at Stolper-Fabralloy, a supplier of
combustors for aerospace and industrial gas turbine customers such as GE
Aircraft Engines, Rolls-Royce, Allison Engine and Solar Gas Turbines.
From 1982 to 1994, Mr. Kitchen served in several Senior Management
positions and was Vice President, repairs and overhaul/business
development for AlliedSignal. Mr. Kitchen holds a BSME from the US Air
Force Academy and an MBA from the University of Northern Colorado. Profile
then a profile of the company as it is now?
Mr. Kitchen: Catalytica Energy Systems began its life as a research
