Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> July 17, 2000
LOUIS P. VALENTE became a Director of Palomar Medical Technologies, Inc.
on February 1, 1997. On May 14, 1997, he became Chief Executive Officer
of the company, and on September 15, 1997, he became Chairman of the
Board. From 1968 to 1995 Mr. Valente held numerous positions at Perkin
Elmer, Inc. (formerly EG&G, Inc.), a diversified technology company that
provides optoelectronic, mechanical and electromechanical components and
instruments to manufacturers and end-user customers in varied markets
that include aerospace, automotive, transportation, chemical,
petrochemical, environmental, industrial, medical, photography, security
and other global arenas. In 1968 he began his career at EG&G, Inc. as an
Assistant Controller and held executive positions, including Corporate
Treasurer, before becoming Senior Vice President of EG&G, Inc.,
presiding over and negotiating acquisitions, mergers and investments.
Currently, Mr. Valente serves as a Director of MKS Instruments, Inc., a
publicly held company, and several private companies. Mr. Valente is a
Certified Public Accountant and a graduate of Bentley College. Profile
just to set the stage for readers?
Mr. Valente: A little over two years ago, Palomar's future was in doubt.
The company
