Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> September 20, 1999

Theodore A. Boutacoff – Iridex Corporation (irix)

THEODORE A. BOUTACOFF, co-founded IRIDEX and since February 1989 has served as its President, Chief Executive Officer and a member of its Board of Directors. Prior to co-founding the company, Mr. Boutacoff held various positions, including Director of New Business and Clinical Development, Director of Marketing and Director of Regulatory Affairs, with the Medical Division of Coherent, Inc., a manufacturer of laser systems for science, medicine and industry. Mr. Boutacoff holds a BS degree in Civil Engineering from Stanford University. Profile
TWST: Give us a brief overview and a little bit of the history of IRIDEX

to kind of set the stage for the readers.

Mr. Boutacoff: IRIDEX Corporation is the world leader in providing

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