Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> September 27, 2004

RICHARD FELDT – EVERGREEN SOLAR INC (ESLR)

RICHARD M. FELDT is President and Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen Solar, Inc. He joined Evergreen Solar in December 2003 as Chief Executive Officer and President. Most recently, Mr. Feldt served as Chief Executive Officer at Perseid, a developer of optical phased array technology created by Raytheon. Previously, he served as Chief Operating Officer of SupplierMarket.com, which was sold to Ariba. Prior to that, Mr. Feldt was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Worldwide Operations at Symbol Technologies, where he contributed to doubling revenues in four years. As head of operations, Mr. Feldt increased Symbol's competitive advantage by streamlining its complex supply chain and significantly reducing cycle times and material costs. In addition, Mr. Feldt has held senior positions at A.T. Cross Company, Eastman Kodak Company and Spectra-Physics, Inc. Mr. Feldt received a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University. This interview contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Please see Safe Harbor Language at the end of the interview. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a

picture of the things you're doing at the present time.

Mr. Feldt: Evergreen Solar develops, manufactures and markets