Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 3, 2000

Gary Mittleman – Plug Power Inc (plug)

GARY MITTLEMAN was named President and CEO of Plug Power, Inc. upon the company's formation in 1997. Prior to spearheading the creation of Plug Power, he was responsible for DTE Energy's business development efforts, where he made equity investments in energy-related companies and structured several utility joint ventures. Earlier in his career, Mr. Mittleman created new business ventures for Ameritech and helped in restructuring American Can's core business segments. While at Booz, Allen & Hamilton, he specialized in marketing and distribution strategies for the firm's commercial consulting practice. Mr. Mittleman earned a BA in Mathematics and an MS in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Rochester. He received an MBA with honors from the University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a quick history and a brief overview of

Plug Power, just to set the stage for readers?

Mr. Mittleman: Dating back to early 1997, late 1996, I had been at

Detroit