Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> November 2, 2003

Leonard Schwartz – Aceto Corporation (acet)

LEONARD S. SCHWARTZ has served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aceto Corporation since July 1997, as President since July 1996, and has been a Director of the company since 1991. A chemist by training, he joined the company in 1969, developed the industrial chemicals business and had a key role in the management of the company's subsidiaries. Under his leadership, Aceto has developed into a global company and has become one of the largest independent pharmaceutical and chemical distribution companies worldwide, with the unique ability to service its customers anywhere in the world. Profile
TWST: Could you give us a short description of Aceto Corporation and its

history?

Mr. Schwartz: Aceto is an independent distributor and marketer of

pharmaceutical and specialty chemicals.