Healthcare >> CEO Interviews >> December 13, 2004

RICHARD MOTT – KYPHON INC (KYPH)

RICHARD W. MOTT joined Kyphon Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer in September 2002. In his role, Mr. Mott sets and leads the strategic and operating direction for establishing the company as a recognized leader in restoring spinal function through minimally- invasive therapies. Previously, Mr. Mott held two positions at Wilson Greatbatch Technologies Inc. serving as the Chief Operating Officer from December 2000 to March 2002 and as Senior Vice President from January 1998 to November 2000. Mr. Mott holds a BS in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University and an Executive MBA from Harvard University. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a short history of Kyphon and a picture of what

you do.

Mr. Mott: Kyphon was founded in the early 1990s with the perspective of

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