Technology >> CEO Interviews >> February 15, 1999
TIMOTHY A. DAVENPORT is President and CEO of Best Software, Inc. He is
responsible for building the organization, guiding the creation of new
products and managing the growth of Best Software, Inc., in both
international and domestic markets. Prior to joining Best Software, Mr.
Davenport held senior posts at Lotus' Development Corporation, Ashton
Tate and Data Resources. During his tenure at Lotus, Mr. Davenport
served as a Vice President, heading the Notes ViP, Lotus Forms, and
Notes HiTest. Mr. Davenport holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Economics
and a Masters of Business Administration in Finance, both from Harvard
University. Profile
TWST: First, give us a background summary on Best Software, enoughinformation to put us into context for what you see as your business and
what you see as your company today?
Mr. Davenport: