Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> September 20, 1999

Randy Lindholm – Vidamed Inc (vida)

Prior to assuming the position of President and CEO of VidaMed, RANDY LINDHOLM was the Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the company where he was responsible for worldwide sales and marketing efforts for VidaMed's TUNA system for the urology market. Prior to joining VidaMed, he held various positions with Mallinckrodt Inc. from March 1993 through August 1998. Mr, Lindholm's most recent position at Mallinckrodt was Vice President ' North America Respiratory Field Operations where he was responsible for the company's field sales, service and clinical team in North America, which included an organization of 350 people and over $700 in revenue. Mr. Lindholm was also with GE Medical Systems for 15 years. He held a number of positions in sales, sales management and marketing. Mr. Lindholm holds a Bachelor of Science-Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech University. He is also a graduate of the Stanford Executive Management Program. Profile
TWST: Let's start out by your giving us a brief overview of VidaMed, the

company's history and activities please.

Mr. Lindholm: VidaMed is involved in the minimally invasive treatment

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