Technology >> CEO Interviews >> January 7, 2002

Andrew Galef – Magnetek Inc (mag)

ANDREW G. GALEF has been Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Magnetek, Inc., since 1984. He also has been the President of The Spectrum Group, a private investment and management firm, since its incorporation in California in 1978 and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since 1987. Prior to the formation of Spectrum, Mr. Galef provided professional management services to companies with operating and financial difficulties. He has served as Chairman of Aviall, Inc., Exide Corporation and Petco, Inc., among other firms. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Amherst College and an MBA degree from Harvard University. Profile
TWST: Could we begin with an overview and a brief historical sketch of

Magnetek?

Mr. Galef: Today, based on a run rate approaching $250 million in annual

revenues, we are in the top tier of