Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 7, 2002

Patrick Edsell – Spectra-physics Inc (spli)

PATRICK L. EDSELL has been Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Spectra-Physics, Inc. since it went public in October 1997. Prior to that, he served as President of the Spectra-Physics' Lasers and Optics Group since September 1990. From October 1986 until September 1990, Mr. Edsell was Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of Spectra-Physics AB and its predecessor, Pharos AB. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with a quick overview of Spectra-Physics?

Mr. Edsell: Spectra-Physics has $200 million-plus of annual revenues. We

have over 1,100 employees worldwide. We are traded on