Technology >> CEO Interviews >> September 20, 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: Could we begin with a brief overview of Aspen Technology, Inc.?

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

value for our customers by focusing on the unique