Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 10, 1999
STEPHEN A. GAROFALO is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of
Metromedia Fiber Network, Inc. His responsibilities include formulating
the company's long-term strategic direction while managing its overall
operations. In addition, Mr. Garofalo serves on the company's Board of
Directors. He founded Metromedia Fiber Network in April of 1993 and has
served as the companys chairman since its inception. It was through Mr.
Garofalo's efforts and vision that Metromedia Fiber Network acquired the
necessary franchise agreements to construct its intracity fiber network
in Manhattan. Prior to founding Metromedia Fiber Network, Mr. Garofalo
served as chief executive officer of F. Garofalo Electric Company, Inc.
for over 14 years. He has spent more than 25 years in the cable
installation business and managed over $500 million in electrical and
communications cable projects in New York City. Profile
history of the company just to set the stage for the readers?
Mr. Garofalo: The company was started around 1992, and we
