Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 27, 2001

Kevin Francis – Jetform Corporation (jfm.to)

KEVIN FRANCIS has been President and Chief Executive Officer of JetForm Corporation since May 2000. Prior to joining JetForm, Mr. Francis held a variety of positions with Xerox Canada, including President and CEO. Beginning in 1972 as a sales representative, Mr. Francis' extensive Xerox experience includes roles in sales, marketing, customer service, process re-engineering planning, administration, information systems, general management, customer satisfaction and quality. Mr. Francis is currently involved in a number of organizations including The Conference Board of Canada; the Business Council on National Issues; The Richard Ivey School of Business ' University of Western Ontario; the National Quality Institute; the Public Policy Forum; Information Technology Association of Canada; and the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business. Mr. Francis holds degrees form St. Francis Xavier University and St. Mary's University, and has completed executive development programs at Queen's University and the University of Western Ontario. In October 1999, Mr. Francis received an Honorary Doctorate in Commerce form St. Mary's University in Halifax. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with a history and a quick overview of JetForm?

Mr. Francis: To start with, the company is just celebrating its 20th

anniversary. Founded in 1982, JetForm is a