Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> January 10, 2001
MOISH TOV founded Skila, Inc. in 1994 just before the Internet
explosion. Mr. Tov envisioned that intelligence and knowledge would
drive the health care industry. Building Skila as a second generation
Internet and e-knowledge company, Mr. Tov led a small and exclusive
group of young CEOs who built new business models around intelligence
and knowledge. This propelled the development of the Internet and the
new e-health market. Poised by information, Mr. Tov built Skila as the
new leader defining the next generation of Internet and healthcare
companies. This led the Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device
companies to become learning and knowledge communities. Mr. Tov has a
diverse and most unusual career. Born and raised in a small 'kibbutz'
community in Israel, he enjoyed one of the best education systems in the
world and from a young age learned the value of 'hard work'. Upon
joining the Israeli army, he grew up to lead one of the most prestigious
IDF Special Forces where he led and participated in many complex and
risky special operations. Most of all, he again enjoyed one of the best
leadership schools in the world, which later helped him in the business
area. Following his army career, Mr. Tov spent two years travelling the
Americas, exposing himself to new cultures and ideas. Back in Israel Mr.
Tov managed a Bio-Agriculture Farm. In the mid-eighties he moved into
the Medical Device industry and worked in a company which manufactured
laser machines for surgeries and other imaging products. During this
part of his career he held different executive positions in Israel and
Europe where he learned the power of a global market. Mr. Tov moved into
the US in 1988 and lives with his wife and two boys in New Jersey. Mr.
Tov graduated with honors from SMG Business School, Boston University
with a special interest in Information Management. He holds a BA in
Economics and Business Management from the Rupin Institute in Israel. Profile
Mr. Tov: Yes, we provide e-knowledge and intelligence, enterprise
solutions for pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology
companies. The
