Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> February 15, 1999

R. David Yost – Amerisource Health Corporation (aas)

R. DAVID YOST is President and Chief Executive Officer of AmerisourceBergen Corporation, the world's leading pharmaceutical distributor. Mr. Yost was formerly Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of AmeriSource Health Corporation. During his more than 25-year tenure at AmeriSource, he served in operational and executive capacities including President, Executive Vice President Operations and Co-Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Yost is a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and earned his MBA degree from the University of California at Los Angeles. Profile
TWST: Give us a background summary on the company, enough information to

put us into context, what you see as your company, what you see as your

business today?

Mr. Yost: We're an old