Technology >> CEO Interviews >> October 25, 2000

Lawrence Evans – Aspen Technology Inc (azpn)

LAWRENCE B. EVANS, principal Founder of Aspen Technology, Inc. has served as Chairman of the Board and CEO since 1984. Prior to founding the company, Mr. Evans was a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Mr. Evans holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma and an MSE and PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan. Mr. Evans was named one of seven heroes of US manufacturing by FORTUNE magazine in the May 24, 1999 issue of its industrial management and technology version. Profile
TWST: Why don't we begin by providing our readers with a brief overview

of Aspen Technology?

Mr. Evans: AspenTech is a software and services company that creates

dramatic value for our