Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> March 20, 2000

Samuel Cooperman – Stolt-nielsen S.a. (stltf)

SAMUEL COOPERMAN is the CEO of Stolt-Nielsen Transportation Group Ltd., which consists of Stolt Parcel Tankers, Inc., Stolt Tank Containers and Stolthaven. Previous to this appointment, Mr. Cooperman served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stolt Parcel Tankers, Inc. and was responsible for the marketing, operational and ship owning activities. Mr. Cooperman joined Stolt-Nielsen in 1974. Mr. Cooperman has BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University and the University of Pennsylvania, respectively, and an MBA from Temple University. His previous employment includes four years with a major computer manufacturer and two years with a major consulting firm. Mr. Cooperman is a resident of Greenwich, Connecticut and serves on the Board of Directors for SoundWaters and the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us a brief overview and history of your

company?

Mr. Cooperman: The company was founded 40 years ago by Jacob Stolt-

Nielsen. It innovated the development of