Technology >> CEO Interviews >> March 19, 2001

John Allard – Nexiq Technologies Inc (nexq.b)

JOHN R. ALLARD is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NEXIQ Technologies, Inc. He has been Chairman of the company since July 2000, a Director of the company since August 1998 and President and Chief Executive Officer of the company since December 1999. From February 1999 to December 1999, Mr. Allard served as President and Chief Operating Officer of the company. Mr. Allard was Senior Vice President, Business Development, from August 1998 to February 1999. Mr. Allard is also a Director and Partner of Allard Nazarian Group, Inc., where he served as Chief Executive Officer from December 1992 to August 1998. Profile
TWST: Could we start out with a little history and a quick overview of

the company?

Mr. Allard: The company was founded in 1999 through the integration of

our holding company, WPI Group, and