Technology >> CEO Interviews >> August 27, 2001
ROBERT A. THOMPSON joined QueryObject Systems Corporation in September
1997 as Vice President of Marketing. He was appointed President and CEO
in December 1998 and Chairman in October 1999. During Mr. Thompson's
tenure as Vice President of Marketing, he re-positioned and re-launched
the company as QueryObject Systems. Since being appointed Chairman and
CEO he has focused on improving product sales and establishing a strong
Internet presence for the company. Mr. Thompson has over 20 years'
experience in marketing, advertising, and communications prior to
joining QueryObject Systems Corporation. Formerly the owner of a
television production company and partner in his own advertising agency,
he most recently spent eight years with the business intelligence
software giant, Cognos Corporation, where he held a number of key
corporate and international marketing positions. Mr. Thompson holds a BA
from Ryerson Polytechnical University in Toronto. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with a brief overview of the evolution ofQueryObject Systems Corporation?
Mr. Thompson: QueryObject Systems is a little over three years old in
its current iteration.