Technology >> CEO Interviews >> June 11, 2001

John Kavazanjian – Ultralife Batteries (ulbi)

JOHN D. KAVAZANJIAN was elected as President and Chief Executive Officer of Ultralife Batteries, Inc., effective July 12, 1999 and as a Director on August 25, 1999. Prior to joining the company, Mr. Kavazanjian worked for Xerox Corporation from 1994 in several capacities, most recently as Corporate Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Document Services Group. From 1992 until 1994 he was the Senior Vice President, Operations for Kendal Square Research Corporation, a high performance computer manufacturer. From 1991 to 1992 he was the Chief Operating Officer for Network Computing, Inc. From 1982 to 1990 he worked for Data General Corporation, most recently as Vice President, PC/Peripheral Business Unit. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with a history and a quick overview of the

company?

Mr. Kavazanjian: Ultralife Batteries was, at one time, prior to 1991,

the battery division of Eastman Kodak Company.