Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> February 25, 2002

Michael Baker – Arthrocare Corporation (artc)

MICHAEL A. BAKER joined ArthroCare Corporation in July 1997 as President and Chief Executive Officer. Prior to joining ArthroCare, Mr. Baker held a variety of positions at Medtronic, Inc., including Vice President and General Manager of the company's Coronary Vascular business unit, Vice President of the Venture Division, Director of Corporate Development, and Director of Strategic Planning. Mr. Baker holds an undergraduate degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief historical sketch and a picture of

what ArthroCare Corporation is doing at the present time?

Mr. Baker: ArthroCare is a platform technology company in