Natural Resources >> CEO Interviews >> September 27, 2004
RICHARD M. FELDT is President and Chief Executive Officer of Evergreen
Solar, Inc. He joined Evergreen Solar in December 2003 as Chief
Executive Officer and President. Most recently, Mr. Feldt served as
Chief Executive Officer at Perseid, a developer of optical phased array
technology created by Raytheon. Previously, he served as Chief Operating
Officer of SupplierMarket.com, which was sold to Ariba. Prior to that,
Mr. Feldt was Senior Vice President and General Manager of Worldwide
Operations at Symbol Technologies, where he contributed to doubling
revenues in four years. As head of operations, Mr. Feldt increased
Symbol's competitive advantage by streamlining its complex supply chain
and significantly reducing cycle times and material costs. In addition,
Mr. Feldt has held senior positions at A.T. Cross Company, Eastman Kodak
Company and Spectra-Physics, Inc. Mr. Feldt received a Bachelor's degree
in Industrial Engineering from Northeastern University. This interview
contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the safe harbor
provisions of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Please
see Safe Harbor Language at the end of the interview. Profile
TWST: Please begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and apicture of the things you're doing at the present time.
Mr. Feldt: Evergreen Solar develops, manufactures and markets