Technology >> CEO Interviews >> February 11, 2002

Gary Kovacs – Zi Corporation (zica)

GARY KOVACS is President of Zi Corporation. He brings to the company over 15 years of experience in the information technology sector. He has an extensive background in leadership, strategy, marketing, sales, operations and technology. Prior to joining Zi Corporation, he was with IBM Corporation for nine years, most recently as Worldwide Program Director, Software Division based in New York. Mr. Kovacs holds a Bachelor of Commerce and an MBA from the University of Calgary. In addition, he is a Certified Communications Electronics Technologist. Mr. Kovacs has extensive professional training in marketing, sales and management development, including brand and channels training through Harvard Business School. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and

then an overview as it is now?

Mr. Kovacs: We began approximately eight years ago. The company has

taken on various