Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> September 14, 2001
KURT B. THOMPSON is an Executive Vice President and the Chief Financial
Officer for Oxford Health Plans, Inc. As CFO, Mr. Thompson reports
directly to Norman C. Payson, MD, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer,
and is responsible for all aspects of Oxford's financial operations,
including investor relations, actuarial and underwriting, treasury,
financial planning, tax, accounting and risk management. Prior to his
promotion to CFO in March 2000, he was the Vice President of Finance
since August 1998. He was a Financial Executive with Kmart Corporation
in Troy, Michigan, for three years. Additionally, he has held various
financial positions at F&M Distributors, Inc., a drug store chain, and
Arthur Andersen & Co. Mr. Thompson received a BA in Chemistry from Hope
College in Michigan and a Master's in Accountancy from Western Michigan
University. He received his CPA certificate in Michigan. Profile
TWST: Can we start out with a quick overview of Oxford Health Plans,Inc.?
Mr. Thompson: Over the last couple of quarters, Oxford has continued to
focus on improving its customer service, and