Technology >> CEO Interviews >> April 21, 2003

Victor Viegas – Immersion Corporation (immr)

VICTOR VIEGAS is President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Immersion Corporation. Mr. Viegas is a member of Immersion's Board of Directors, and his appointment to the additional position of Chief Executive Officer evolved naturally due to his numerous accomplishments as President and CFO. He helped bring the company public in 1999, increased operational efficiency, added new licensing relationships in the markets Immersion serves and has guided Immersion's growth as a company including its litigation efforts. Mr. Viegas has served as Immersion's CFO and Vice President of Finance since August 1999. From June 1996 to August 1999, he served as Vice President of Finance and Administration and CFO of Macrovision Corporation, a developer and licensor of video and software copy-protection technologies. From October 1986 to June 1996, he served as Vice President of Finance and CFO of Balco Incorporated, a manufacturer of advanced automotive service equipment. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and an MBA degree from Santa Clara University. Mr. Viegas is also a CPA in the State of California. Profile
TWST: Would you tell us what Immersion does?

Mr. Viegas: Immersion is a publicly traded company listed on the

NASDAQ under the symbol IM

Mr. We have approximately 125 employees dedicated to