Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> April 14, 2002

Thomas Weldon – Novoste Corporation (novt)

THOMAS D. WELDON is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Novoste Corporation. Mr. Weldon co-founded the company and has served as a Director since its capitalization in May 1992. In June 1998, Mr. Weldon became Chairman of the company. Mr. Weldon served as Chief Executive Officer of Novoste Corporation from May 1992 through March 1999, and re- assumed this role in January 2002. In April 1999, he co-founded The Innovation Factory, a medical device venture, where he currently serves as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Weldon co-founded and was President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of Novoste Puerto Rico Inc., a manufacturer of disposable cardiovascular medical devices, from 1987 to May 1992, prior to its sale. Previous responsibilities included management positions at Arthur Young & Company and Key Pharmaceuticals. Mr. Weldon received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA in Operations and Systems Management from Indiana University. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a brief historical sketch of Novoste

Corporation and an overview of what you are doing at the present time?

Mr. Weldon: Novoste was the pioneer in developing the use