Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> May 19, 2003

Kevin Sidow – Depuy Orthopaedics Inc

KEVIN K. SIDOW is the Worldwide President of DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. This includes the combined domestic US reconstructive business encompassing hips, knees, extremities and operating room (OR) products. Other areas of responsibility are the trauma and casting products of the company. Mr. Sidow joined DePuy in March 1998 as Midwest Area Vice President. He was promoted to Vice President, Sales, for DePuy Orthopaedics in October 1999 and has contributed significantly to the integration of the joint sales force while achieving record sales levels and was promoted to President in August 2000. Prior to joining DePuy, he was Vice President of Sales for R&B Medical, headquartered in Pittsburgh. Prior to that position, Mr. Sidow worked with Howmedica from 1984 to 1996 in the capacities of Sales Representative, Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager and Director, Institutional Sales. Mr. Sidow holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from West Virginia University. Profile
TWST: Would you give us a brief historical sketch of DePuy and an

overview of things as they are now?

Mr. Sidow: DePuy was the first orthopedic implant manufacturer in

this industry. The